Nominal: 893.5 Hz Weight: 806 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1937
Dove Bell ID: 3534 Tower ID: 11360 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Ightham: St Peter
Diocese of Rochester
Church, 631207
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Grid reference: TQ 594 569
The church walls are constructed primarily of local ragstone, ironstone and flint, with brickwork to the North aisle, buttresses and upper section of the Western tower. Much of the present chancel dates from the late 11th Century. This was modified in the late 14th Century. A further building phase occurred during the late 15th and early 16th Centuries when the nave, South aisle. South porch and Western tower were constructed. The church, which is set on a slight rise, is in a rural location bounded by open woodland to the North and West, and residential property to the Northeast. There is a church hall located at the North Eastern part of the churchyard and separate from the church.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 308 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Much of the present chancel dates from the late 11th Century. This was modified in the late 14th Century. A further building phase occurred during the late 15th and early 16th Centuries when the nave, south aisle. south porch and western tower were constructed. The present form of the North aisle is believed to date from the Mid-17th century.
The 19th century saw additions to the western end of the church with construction of the vestry to the South West and the old boiler house to the North West. The interior was also remodelled during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries with the introduction of screen and monir reordering.
A further phase of reordering took place in 2000. This involved the relocation of the box pews into the Western end of the North aisle, and the relocation of the Edwardian screen to the West end of the church thus opening up the interior of the building
Exterior Description
Much of the present chancel dates from the late 11th Century. This was modified in the late 14th Century. A further building phase occurred during the late 15th and early 16th Centuries when the nave, South aisle. South porch and Western tower were constructed.
The church walls are constructed primarily of local ragstone, ironstone and flint, with brickwork to the North aisle, buttresses and upper section of the Western tower. Of particular note are the tufa quoins to the east end of the chancel, the existence of which are instrumental in dating the chancel.
The roofs of the church are plain tiled with eaves gutters to the chancel and parapet gutters to the aisles and tower.
Much of the present chancel dates from the late 11th Century. This was modified in the late 14th Century. A further building phase occurred during the late 15th & early 16th Centuries when the nave, South aisle. South porch and Western tower were constructed. The present form of the north aisle is believed to date from the Mid-17th Century.
The 19th Century saw additions to the Western end of the church with construction of the vestry to the South West and the old boiler house to the North West.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1504 Hz Weight: 410 lbs Diameter: 25.25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1888
Dove Bell ID: 25964 Tower ID: 11360 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1340.5 Hz Weight: 424 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 25965 Tower ID: 11360 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1196 Hz Weight: 454 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by London ('Balcombe shield')
Dove Bell ID: 25966 Tower ID: 11360 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1128 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by London ('Balcombe shield')
Dove Bell ID: 25967 Tower ID: 11360 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1005 Hz Weight: 668 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William & Thomas Mears 1789
Dove Bell ID: 25968 Tower ID: 11360 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 594 569
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
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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