Weight: 447 lbs Diameter: 28.38" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1847
Dove Bell ID: 52668 Tower ID: 19331 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Compton Valence: St Thomas a Beckett
Overview
Grid reference: SY 592 932
The church is in the middle of a small rural village, and stands above the road, surrounded by its graveyard. The church comprises a nave, a chancel, a tower at the west end of the nave, a north aisle, a vestry to the north of the chancel and a south porch. It was rebuilt in 1838, except for the Fifteenth Century tower.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 263 m²
Exterior Description
The tower is 15th Century but the remainder of the church was entirely rebuilt in 1838-1839 by the eminent Architect Benjamin Ferrey in an early Gothic style. The style of the 19th century rebuild is unusual and ahead of its time, and according to Pesvner in his 'Buildings of England' volume on Dorset he considers that the church is a remarkable example which 'may turn out of more than local significance'.
The materials used include local stone, Ham Hill stone, some Portland stone and for the pulpit, Bathstone.
The nave-roof and the pews are of English Oak.
Building Materials
Flint
14th Century
Flint
Limestone
14th Century
Portland Freestone
Purbeck Stone
14th Century
Purbeck Stone
Sand
14th Century
Upper Greensand
Interior
Bells
Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1862
Dove Bell ID: 52669 Tower ID: 19331 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 34.75" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by George Purdue 1620
Dove Bell ID: 52670 Tower ID: 19331 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1064 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Thomas Purdue 1676
Dove Bell ID: 52671 Tower ID: 19331 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 592 932
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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