Nominal: 739 Hz Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1780
Dove Bell ID: 1527 Tower ID: 10978 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Chevington: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: TL 788 601
Somewhat unconventional village church, with a west tower, aisleless nave and squat chancel, with a timber porch on the south side.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 202 m²
Exterior Description
Pevsner’s reference:
Of flint and septaria. Transitional nave, see the south doorway, which has a round arch, one order of shafts with thick crocket capitals, and an outer arch order of dog-tooth, repeated in the outer order of the jambs. One small Norman north window also preserved, and the plain single-chamfered north doorway. Chancel with windows. The east window is of 1697, still ‘Gothic’ in so far as the five lights of the straight-headed windows are arched. The chancel arch is very original and successful. Tall rather narrow arch on moulded corbels and two completely plain side arches no doubt to put altars in. The nave has one 13th Century window with plate tracery on the south side, another with slightly later tracery on the north side, and the perpendicular windows otherwise. The nave roof has carved tie-beams dated 1590 and 1638. The west tower is perpendicular. Money was left for its building in 1444. Base with flush work panelling. The prominent pinnacles are a restoration done by the Earl of Bristol, Bishop of Derry, i.e. c. 1800.
Munro Cautley reference:
The early 14th century wooden S. porch remains in part. There is a very plain 12th century N. door and the S. door is late 12th century with engaged columns having foliage caps and dog-tooth ornament to the arch. There is a Norman slit window N. of nave. The nave roof is of arch-braced cambered tie-beam construction and has had three carved tie-beams inserted at a later date to take the thrust, inscribed as follows, western, “C.P. 1638”, middle, “S.P. 1638”, eastern, “1590 Thomas Frost”.
The W. tower of c. 1500 (legacy of 1494) was heightened by one storey for effect by the Bishop-Earl of Bristol c. 1800. He also added the pinnacles. (J.A.F.)
Building Fabric and Features
Porch
14th Century South porch - wooden, remains in part
Door
12th Century plain 12th c north door and south door is late 12 c with engaged columns having foliage caps and dog-tooth ornament to the arch
Tower (component)
1500 West tower was heightened by one storey for effect by the Bishop-Earl of Bristol c. 1800 - He also added pinnacles
Building Materials
Flint
Interior
Interior Description
FONT. Perpendicular, octagonal. – BENCHES. Broad with blank tracery and poppy-heads, some of them figures with musical instruments. – CHEST. Decorated with tracery and large leaves. On the left upright affronted animals.
The early 15th century font has curiously unsymmetrical panelling to the bowl. The division between nave and chancel is now obscured by the organ and loft, but consists of a 7 ft. wide chancel arch with subsidiary arched openings 4 ft. wide on either side.
The Arms of George I are inscribed G.R. 1726. There is a very interesting carved 14th century chest (268) and the bench ends at the W. end have interesting traceried ends and finials, chiefly consisting of angels playing musical instruments. Probably the panelling at the back of the bench is part of the original rood loft.
20th Century reordering by Keith Murray.
Stained Glass (Haward):
SN1 ND 2 small frags of C14 gris glass from shaped heads of m/ls.
Bells (Raven):
Tenor in F. Bells in tune. 5 bells.
1 John Draper made me 1620
2 C & G Mears, founders, London 1848
Wm Rayner Rolfe )
Wm Jennison ) Churchwardens
3 Lester & Pack of London fecit 1760
4 John Sparrow Ambros Ray C.W.s
Tho. Gardiner fecit 1737
5 Benj. Downs Church Warden
Thos. Osborn, Downham, fecit 1780
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
15th Century unsymmetrical panelling to the bowl - perpendicular and octagonal
Bench (seat)
broad with blank tracery and poppy-heads some of them figures with musical instruments
Chest
14th Century carved/decorated with tracery and large leaves on the left upright affronted animals
Organ (object)
Organ Loft
Stained Glass (window)
14th Century 2 small fragments of gris glass
Pew (object)
Pews in the nave
Bells
Nominal: 1110 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29.44" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Draper 1620
Dove Bell ID: 15618 Tower ID: 10978 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 988 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 30.69" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1848
Dove Bell ID: 15619 Tower ID: 10978 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 932.5 Hz Weight: 787 lbs Diameter: 34.19" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1905
Dove Bell ID: 15620 Tower ID: 10978 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 832.5 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 36.94" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1757
Dove Bell ID: 15621 Tower ID: 10978 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 788 601
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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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.
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'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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