Weight: 566 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1832
Dove Bell ID: 61789 Tower ID: 24492 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weald: St George
Diocese of Rochester
Church, 631202
https://www.stgeorgesweald.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: TQ 529 513
St George’s Church is situated part way up the slope of the Greensand ridge, about ¼ mile from the centre of Weald Village. The church was completed in 1822 as a Chapel of Ease to remove the problem of the people travelling up the hill to attend services at St Nicholas’ Sevenoaks. It consisted then of a nave, rows of pews to seat 200 people, a west gallery and a small organ.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 402 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was completed in 1822 as a Chapel of Ease to remove the problem of the people travelling up the hill to attend services at St Nicholas’ Sevenoaks. It consisted then of a nave, rows of pews to seat 200 people, a west gallery and a small organ. At first the Chaplain of Weald was required to conduct Sunday services in Weald and in Riverhead. A series of improvements were made to the church and associated buildings during the subsequent 181 years. In 1824-5 the old vicarage was constructed and was enlarged in 1865. In 1840 the tower was added, designed by Mr Whichcord, a Maidstone Architect and in 1843 the tower clock was installed. In 1861 St George’s became a parish church in its own right. In the early 1870’s the chancel was added at the east end. To make room for this Glebe Road was diverted. In 1896 the tower was judged to be unsafe so the upper 20 feet was removed. In 1908 the churchyard in Glebe Road was consecrated and an additional area added in 1989. In the 1920’s the war memorial was built at the apex of the north churchyard. In the 1930’s electricity was installed. In 1956 tubular electric heaters were fitted on the walls, later these were later replaced by more efficient radiant heaters. In the early 1970’s the church hall was built on the vicarage tennis court and part of the garden became a car park. In 1976 the new vicarage was built and the old vicarage sold as private house. In the 1990’s carpets were fitted and a sound system with hearing loop installed. In 2001 a ramp for disabled access via the south door was built. In 2007 the church rooms were added to the side of the church.
Exterior Description
The church walls are constructed from Kentish Ragstone laid in lime mortar. There is a vertical stone plinth around the lower edges of the walls.
Interior
Interior Description
The church walls are plastered internally and have an oak dado, capped at the top at pew level. The pews are of oak and pine construction. The windows of the Georgian nave are of plain glass with iron frames and a “candle” motif traced out with stone tracery on top of a central stone mullion. There are 3 windows on each side of the nave. The windows of the Victorian chancel are stained glass with lead glazing bars. The church ceiling is vaulted internally.
The west end access is under the tower, forming a dark lobby with a single door to outside and double opening doors to the interior. There is a basement under the tower, which is very damp and contains the remains of an abandoned boiler. There are disused cast iron heating pipes along both sides of the nave. A chimney flue is built into the north-east corner of the tower. In the tower there is an upstairs choir vestry with timber floor, accessed by a steep narrow staircase. A door from the choir vestry leads to a steeply sloping balcony of timber construction, which is supported under its front edge by circular cast iron columns. The tower has a timber framed lead covered roof with a trapdoor giving access to the flagpole.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 529 513
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Churchyard Structures
Lych Gate
1910
Commissioned by the Hodgson family.
War Memorial
1920
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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