Weight: 168 lbs Diameter: 19.38" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1855
Dove Bell ID: 58725 Tower ID: 22739 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Perry Green: St Thomas
Diocese of St.Albans
Church, 632071
http://riverashchurches.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TL 436 179
The church is in the Early English style with a steeply pitched roof and single lancets in each bay of the north and south walls; these are separated by buttresses which are so small as to be present for aesthetic rather than structural reasons. At the level of the sills runs a stringcourse which encircles the whole building, rising at the east and west ends since the windows in these walls are at a higher level than those in the north and south walls.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A rectangle of four bays with the bell hung in a recess in the west wall and a doorway in the west bay of the south nave wall.
Footprint of Church buildings: 101 m²
Exterior Description
The church is in the Early English style with a steeply pitched roof and single lancets in each bay of the north and south walls; these are separated by buttresses which are so small as to be present for aesthetic rather than structural reasons. At the level of the sills runs a stringcourse which encircles the whole building, rising at the east and west ends since the windows in these walls are at a higher level than those in the north and south walls. The east wall is pierced by a group of three lancets united by a continuous hood-mould and with a small roundel in the gable above; the west wall has two lancets placed quite far apart with a central buttress between them. Above the buttress is a recess for the single bell under an unattractive timber structure covered in lead. The south-west doorway stands under a small gabled projection, not deep enough to be called a porch, and the doorway itself has two orders of attached shafts and a two-centred arch with an outer order of moulding and an inner order of dog-tooth.
Interior
Interior Description
The windows in the west, north and south walls are set within simple unmoulded reveals, but the east lancets are united to form a single composition within a framework of attached shafts and moulded arches, the bases and capitals of the shafts also being moulded. Again, as on the exterior, the single simple feature of a continuous stringcourse does much to pull the building together visually. The roof is an open timber design with closely spaced rafters and struts giving the effect of a seven faced vault.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
c.1853
The font is octagonal with quatrefoils in circles on cach panel of the bowl.
Organ (object)
The organ is a small chamber instrument with a single manual and no pedals
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 436 179
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.
It is unknown whether 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.
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
Quinquennial Inspections
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.