Weight: 383 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas Blackbourn 1902
Dove Bell ID: 57364 Tower ID: 21988 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Marshwood: St Mary
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634091
http://www.goldencapteamofchurches.org.uk/marshwood.htmlOverview
Grid reference: SY 382 996
The church replaces one of 1841 which in turn had replaced (it seems likely) a mediaeval church. The tower of the earlier (i.e. 1841) building remains at the north-west corner of the present church which is by G. Vialls, built in 1884.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Four-bay nave, south aisle, chancel, north-west tower.
Footprint of Church buildings: 231 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church replaces one of 1841 which in turn had replaced (it seems likely) a mediaeval church. The tower of the earlier (i.e. 1841) building remains at the north-west corner of the present church which is by G. Vialls, built in 1884.
Exterior Description
Constructed of flint, with dressings of brown stone, the west front of the church has the tower at the north-west corner, then the nave gable with a two-light plate tracery window with a quatrefoil in the head. Below this is a pent roof coming very low, and further south is another gable with a two-light window. This design is unsual and quite successful, producing an interesting contrast of tower with the two gables and a sloping slate roof.
On the west the tower has angle buttresses framing the doorway which has a four-centred head and a square hood-mould. Above this is a tall lancet window, separated by a string-course which instead of reaching the buttresses terminates in a pair of typically mediaeval faces which must be re-used from an earlier building. One, glowering, has a beard and the other is grinning and curly-haired, like Comedy and Tragedy.
Above the lancet (which has a cusped cinquefoiled head) is a belfry opening in the shape of a cross with circular terminations to the arms of a type often seen in 'Gothick' ruins. This is set within a diagonal square. Between the top of the buttresses and the parapet are small pilaster buttresses and the parapet itself is plain, supported on a corbel table with more of the mediaeval heads along it.
The north wall of the church is divided into three bays by buttresses, the first from the west having two pairs of lancet lights and the middle bay one pair. The chancel has a string-course high on the wall and two lancets with hood-moulds. The string course rises on the east wall to form the sill of the three stepped lancets of the east window. In the gable are two small openings which ventilate the roof-space, and above all is a cross flory. The south side of the church has an aisle with three pairs of small lancets. The roof is in one with the nave, and forms half of the gable which appears on the west wall.
Building Materials
Chert
19th Century
Chert
Sand
19th Century
Upper Greensand
Slate
19th Century
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
There is no stained glass and the walls are whitened. The pews are dark and the floor is flagged with stone. The three-bay arcade to the south aisle has chamfered arches carried on round columns with foliated capitals some of which include small birds eating fruit. The aisle roof is carried on half-arches. The nave roof is of a simple scissor-beam construction and the north wall is articulated by a string-course which continues at a higher level on the west wall form the sill for the window.
The chancel is divided from the nave by a low stone screen which projects on the north and has a wooden parapet borne on columns forming the pulpit, furnished with a reading desk. The lectern stands in front of the screen, on the other side of the central alley. The front pews have been moved to make more space before the chancel steps. On the north and south walls the division of nave from chancel is marked by attached columns of grey marble. These have Early English stilt—leaf capitals, and their design is linked with the arcade which surrounds the lights of the east window: The floor of the chancel is tiled, and the choirstalls are wooden. The roof is similar to that of the nave but here it is panelled. To the right of the altar are two stone sedilia and the gradine fixed to the wall behind the altar on which is a wooden cross is also of stone.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
19th Century
The font is octagonal with blank lancets on the shaft and flattened quatrefoils on each face of the bowl.
Lectern
The lectern is of stout wood, carried on a cluster of four columns, the front of the desk having an arcade of five arches.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 382 996
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
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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.
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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.
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