Nominal: 856 Hz Weight: 843 lbs Diameter: 35.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Miles I Graye 1637
Dove Bell ID: 990 Tower ID: 14474 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Brent Pelham: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of St.Albans
Church, 632087
http://www.quintetchurches.comOverview
Grid reference: TL 433 308
The first written mention of the church goes back to the reign of King Stephen (1135-1154). The present church, with its walls of flint rubble and its tiled roof was built in the middle of the 14th Century. Remnants of earlier buildings still remain however with the small south door (on the right side of the altar) having early 14th Century stonework. A 13th century black marble slab with a foliated cross can also be found in a niche in the left wall of the nave. The 15th Century saw the construction of the west tower. In the 19th Century the chancel roof fell in, creating the oppertunity for restoration. An organ was installed in the chancel behind the pulpit, a porch was built, the chancel screen removed, and the roof raised higher. The tower was also restored at this time and the bells re-hung. Photos on the outer vestry wall show the 'before' and 'after' of this Victorian reordering in 1862. St Mary's was consolidated with the churchof Furneux Pelham in 1771, and in 1877 they were finally taken into the diocese of St Albans.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Guidebooks/notes available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 317 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1439 Hz Weight: 357 lbs Diameter: 24.31" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1964
Dove Bell ID: 12825 Tower ID: 14474 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1282 Hz Weight: 407 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1960
Dove Bell ID: 12826 Tower ID: 14474 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1143 Hz Weight: 513 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Miles I Graye 1634
Dove Bell ID: 12827 Tower ID: 14474 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1079 Hz Weight: 559 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Miles I Graye 1634
Dove Bell ID: 12828 Tower ID: 14474 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 961 Hz Weight: 743 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Briant 1792
Dove Bell ID: 12829 Tower ID: 14474 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 433 308
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.
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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