Nominal: 909 Hz Weight: 716 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by John Danyell
Dove Bell ID: 4058 Tower ID: 15239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Little Gaddesden: St Peter & St Paul
Diocese of St.Albans
Church, 632037
https://littlegaddesdenchurch.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SP 997 138
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 435 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Porch
19th Century Built 1812 - James Wyatt/Jeffry Wyatville. Perpendicular style with stucco walls
Historical Notes
1812 - 1812
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
Unknown - probably 20th Century The more recent North vestry in the sanctuary by architect J. Brandon-Jones.
Arcade
15th Century North arcade, tower and aisle all original 15th Century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
19th Century South arcade 1877-8 as part of the James Watts Restoration
Historical Notes
1877 - 1878
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
15th Century North aisle original C15th with North arcade and tower. Many monuments in North and South aisle - see Interior plaques entry
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
15th Century The oldest parts are the North aisle and arcade - contemporary with tower. Remodelled 1636, 1812-9, 1877 and C20th.
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
1636 - 1636
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel remodelled by the Earl of Bridgewater
1812 - 1819
Period Qualifier: 1
South aisle, south porch (James Wyatt) chancel (Francis Bernasconi) and south chapel (Jeffrey Wyattville) alterations
1877 - 1878
Period Qualifier: 1
South arcade and chancel alterations signed JW (James Wyatt?)
N/A - N/A
Period Qualifier: 1
C20th alteration to the sanctuary and addition of a North vestry by J. Brandon-Jones
Tower (component)
15th Century Low tower - contemporary with North aisle and arcade. Brick parapet and buttresses.
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
The North arcade and aisle are original 15th Century (like the tower) with brick parapet and buttresses. Originally, there were wide depression arches over the South aisle and chancel arch, with the screen going across the chancel and north aisle. The chancel had a flattish roof and was full of monuments.
Historical Notes
1636 - 1636
Period Qualifier: 1
The chancel was rebuilt in 1636 in Gothic style by the Earl of Bridgewater as a burial place.
1817 - 1817
Period Qualifier: 1
Francis Bernasconi was employed by the Duke of Bridgewater in 1817 to decorate the chancel.
1812 - 1812
Period Qualifier: 1
The South aisle and porch were remodelled1812 by James Wyatt.
1819 - 1819
Period Qualifier: 1
South chapel altered 1819 by Jeffrey Wyatville.
1878 - 1878
Period Qualifier: 1
1878 repairs signed J.W. (for James Wyatt?) a new South arcade was built to match the North, a new narrower chancel arch made and the screen lowered, the chancel East window was replaced and the monuments moved.
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
19th Century South aisle built along with porch 1812 in the Perpendicular style with stucco walls. Many monuments in both North and South aisle - see entry for Interior plaques.
Historical Notes
1812 - 1812
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
19th Century Plans agreed May 8, 1877 for a new vestry in the chancel and repairs at an estimated cost of £850 signed by J.W. - James Wyatt and completed 1878.
Historical Notes
1877 - 1878
Period Qualifier: 2
Sanctuary
Unknown - probably 20th Century Canon Clarke calls it 'most elaborate'. The East end is painted with angels in memory of Charlton George Lane by Earl Brownlow, with steps of different coloured marbles also in his memory by his widow and children. The reredos are alabaster and mosaic with painted panelling at the sides and stained glass. Containing the more recent North vestry. J. Brandon Jones was the architect.
Chapel (component)
19th Century South (east) chapel in chancel 1819, Perpendicular style with stucco walls and plaster vault by Jeffrey Wyatville.
Historical Notes
1819 - 1819
Period Qualifier: 2
Buttress
15th Century The North side has brick parapet and buttresses on the aisle
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Brick
15th Century Brick parapet and buttresses to North aisle and arcade
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Plaster
19th Century Plaster vault to 1819 South chapel
Historical Notes
1819 - 1819
Period Qualifier: 2
Marble
Sanctuary steps of different coloured marbles in memory of Charlton George Lane by his widow and children.
Alabaster
Alabaster and mosaic reredos in the sanctuary.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Vault
Chapel has a plaster vault
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 Burlison Grylls - Sanctuary East window glass and also North chancel aisle and South aisle windows.
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 Two windows by Charles E. Kempe at the West of the South aisle.
Stained Glass (window)
16th Century Window of North aisle, glass of Blessed Virgin and Child, 1534 placed there in 1878.
Historical Notes
1534 - 1534
Period Qualifier: 2
1878 - 1878
Period Qualifier: 1
Stall
17th Century In chancel, carved with poppy-heads
Font (object)
17th Century Font cover seems to be 17th Century.
Pulpit
19th Century 19th Century carved pulpit.
Reredos
Alabaster and mosaic reredos
Panelling
Painted panelling in the sanctuary
Commemorative Object
17th-19th Century South chapel: Elizabeth Countess Brackley 1669 with inscription on a curtain with 'scroll writing master's script' lettering (Pevsner) in 'elegant italic'; John Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, 1700, with swags and a skull at the bottom, weeping putti and arms on the top; Henry Stanley 1720, two putti holding the inscription; Francis Duke & Earl of Bridgewater, 1803; John William 7th Earl, 1723 and Charlotte Anne, Countess, 1840 circular relief by Westmacott depicting a labourer, his wife and child, dog and ears of wheat; Francis Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, 1820 (who left £8000 as a reward to literary men, for writing essays to prove the benevolence of God as displayed in the works of the creation.) Relief of a female holding a book inscribed Works on the Creation with elephant, dolphin, bird and tree. In the floor a stone to Thomas Stanley 'suavissimo filiolo', 1658, inscribed with an urn and rhyming Latin inscription.
Historical Notes
1668 - 1840
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
17th-18th Century North aisle: A large urn commemorating Henry Stanley 'Medicinae Doctorem', 1721; The Right Hon. Jane, Countess of Bridgewater, 1716 (and others) with composite columns, a curved pediment, armorial bearings and putti on the top; The Right Hon. Elizabeth, Countess of Bridgewater, 1663 – a Lady, 'now a glorious saint' and 'transcendently virtuous lady'. with Ionic columns with coronets round their necks, weepers either side of inscription. Below are double panels with other names and arms.
Historical Notes
1663 - 1721
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
18th Century South doorway: Bridgewater family. Anne, daughter of Gervas Norton & wife of Thomas Gil, 1796, signed by Ashton, Piccadilly.
Historical Notes
1796 - 1796
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
17th-19th Century Chancel monuments from West wall: Martha Eddowes, 1678; Thomas Elton, 1790; Margaret Vaughan, 1826 (E. Physick); Margaret Vaughan, 1836.
Historical Notes
1678 - 1836
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
17th Century South aisle: Elizabeth Dutton, 1611, with kneeling figure and a recoloured figure of Time on the top originally in the old St. Martins in the Fields, brought here in 1730, when it was rebuilt.
Historical Notes
1611 - 1611
Period Qualifier: 2
Screen
19th Century Originally the screen went right across the chancel & the W. of the north chancel aisle, but was much cut down in the 1878 restoration
Historical Notes
1819 - 1819
Period Qualifier: 2
1878 - 1878
Period Qualifier: 1
Much cut down in the restoration work
Bells
Nominal: 1529 Hz Weight: 378 lbs Diameter: 24.25" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1977
Dove Bell ID: 28694 Tower ID: 15239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1364 Hz Weight: 406 lbs Diameter: 25.37" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1977
Dove Bell ID: 28695 Tower ID: 15239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1214 Hz Weight: 462 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by John Hodson & William Hull 1654
Dove Bell ID: 28696 Tower ID: 15239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1144 Hz Weight: 611 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1977
Dove Bell ID: 28697 Tower ID: 15239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1020 Hz Weight: 643 lbs Diameter: 30.87" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1977
Dove Bell ID: 28698 Tower ID: 15239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 219 lbs Diameter: 21.5" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by John Briant 1820
Dove Bell ID: 28699 Tower ID: 15239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 997 138
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.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Scots pine | Notabletree | 1 |
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.
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