Nominal: 1040 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 30.44" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Darbie 1663
Dove Bell ID: 56079 Tower ID: 21277 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Kettlebaston: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TL 965 502
A medieval church of stone and flint, located in a rural area.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, chancel and west tower.
Footprint of Church buildings: 316 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Nave fabric is Norman, with later windows inserted. A blocked Norman window on the north wall of the nave has unrestored painted decoration on its wide internal splays. Chancel and west tower are Decorated; the reticulated east window is of 1902, though probably a correct replacement.
Exterior Description
The church is built of stone and flint.
Building Materials
Stone
Flint
Interior
Interior Description
The High Church furnishings (painted Reredos, chancel screen and Rood, side altars), whitened walls and absence of pews give the interior an appearance which is authentically medieval in flavour. There is a fine 14th century four arched and pillared piscina and sedilia in the chancel and, outside on the SE chancel buttress, a niche with hooks for the doors which covered the image during Lent.
Fixtures and fittings
Reredos
Rood Screen
Piscina (object)
14th Century
Four arched and pillared piscina
Sedilia
14th Century
Bells
Nominal: 950 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.88" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Henry Pleasant 1699
Dove Bell ID: 56080 Tower ID: 21277 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 837 Hz Weight: 1064 lbs Diameter: 37.93" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Stephen II Tonne 1567
Dove Bell ID: 56081 Tower ID: 21277 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 965 502
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
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