Nominal: 1100 Hz Weight: 423 lbs Diameter: 27.2" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1874
Dove Bell ID: 4423 Tower ID: 17127 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Margaret Marsh: St Margaret
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634181
http://shaftesburycofe.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: ST 823 186
The church consists of a west tower, aisleless nave and chancel; the west tower is Perpendicular, the rest rebuilt in a sympathetic manner in 1873 by G.R. Crickmay.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
The church consists of a west tower, aisleless nave and chancel.
Footprint of Church buildings: 99 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The west tower is Perpendicular, the rest rebuilt in a sympathetic manner in 1873 by G.R. Crickmay.
Exterior Description
The west tower consists of three stages, with a moulded plinth and castellated parapet which seems to have been - at least in part - renewed. The west doorway has a four-centred head, and two orders; above the doorway is a moulded hood, without label stops, and then comes the west window of three lights with Perpendicular tracery in the head. Above the window is a further hood-mould which becomes a string course dividing the first from the second stage; the second stage is plain, apart from the top of the window, which flows up into it; and then comes the top stage of the tower, which is set back from the buttresses which have become pilaster strips at this point. The top stage contains a two - light belfry window pierced with diamond-shaped lattice work. There is an octagonal stair-turret in the north-east corner of the tower; the north, south, and east faces also have belfry openings of similar character in the top stage, and on the south, face there is a similar opening also with pierced lattice work in the second stage as well. In this case the lower window is not quite exactly beneath the one in the third stage.
The south porch has a four-centred entrance arch with plain chamfered imposts. The nave has two two-light windows with Perpendicular tracery, symmetricallyplaced on either side of the porch. In the north wall of the nave is a single window of the same character, placed centrally - i.e. opposite the south entrance.
The chancel south window is more Decorated than Perpendicular in character and has two trefoiled lights with a quatrefoil in the head; the north window is of the same form, but the east window is once again, fully Perpendicular with three main lights and a traceried head. The flowing shapes of the stonework of the 19th century windows and the leading reflect the beginnings of the 'Arts and Crafts' movement and the interest of its major architects in the Perpendicular style. Over the chancel the east gable is an elaborate stone cross. One point of archaeological interest: the five or so lowest courses of masonry of both chancel and nave stand proud of the wall-face of the upper parts of the building, and the masonry appears to be more weathered than above.
Interior
Interior Description
Within the church alI is Victorian simplicity. Yellowish light comes from the west window of the tower, in the centre light of which are the fragments of mediaeval glass. The walls are plastered and whitened, and the roof, of pine, is an attractive hammer-team design with geometrical pierced decoration in the spandrels. The pews and stalls, Communion rails, pulpit and reading desk are all of pine, pleasantly bleached in colour.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
c. 13th Century
A round bowl (the surface perhaps re-toolod) on a columnar-like stem with moulded base and a ringlet, probably 13th century.
Bells
Nominal: 1648 Hz Weight: 289 lbs Diameter: 22" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1890
Dove Bell ID: 30551 Tower ID: 17127 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1468 Hz Weight: 310 lbs Diameter: 23" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1874
Dove Bell ID: 30552 Tower ID: 17127 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1385 Hz Weight: 337 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1874
Dove Bell ID: 30553 Tower ID: 17127 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1234 Hz Weight: 348 lbs Diameter: 24.8" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1874
Dove Bell ID: 30554 Tower ID: 17127 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 823 186
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
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.
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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.
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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