Nominal: 761 Hz Weight: 1404 lbs Diameter: 41.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Salisbury foundry
Dove Bell ID: 6479 Tower ID: 16820 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stourpaine: Holy Trinity
Overview
Grid reference: ST 860 93
The church is mainly of the mid-19th century, being rebuilt in 1858 by Thomas Wyatt, but it has a 15th century tower at its west end. Two three-light windows from the old church were restored and reset in the north wall of the new nave, the two are of 15th century origin but very little of the original stonework remains.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 318 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church is mainly of the mid-19th century, being rebuilt in 1858 by Thomas Wyatt, but it has a 15th century tower at its west end. Two three-light windows from the old church were restored and reset in the north wall of the new nave, the two are of 15th century origin but very little of the original stonework remains.
Exterior Description
The church is mainly of the mid-19th century, being rebuilt in 1858 by Thomas Wyatt, but it has a 15th century tower at its west end. Two three-light windows from the old church were restored and reset in the north wall of the new nave, the two are of 15th century origin but very little of the original stonework remains.
The west tower is of Greensand ashlar and has three main stages with a moulded and battered plinth and an embattled parapet. The tower has four diagonal buttresses; those to the NE and SE corners are incorporated in the west end of the nave and are visible inside.
Building Materials
Flint
15th Century
Flint
Sand
15th Century
Upper Greensand
Interior
Interior Description
The tower contains six bells, three modern, the oldest of mid-15th century and others inscribed AD 1624 and 1721. There is an interesting wall monument of 1670 within the tower, a kneeling effigy of John Straight, vicar, and erected during his lifetime.
Bells
Nominal: 1281 Hz Weight: 569 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1965
Dove Bell ID: 41102 Tower ID: 16820 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1142 Hz Weight: 590 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1871
Dove Bell ID: 41103 Tower ID: 16820 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1016 Hz Weight: 694 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1970
Dove Bell ID: 41104 Tower ID: 16820 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 959 Hz Weight: 753 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1876
Dove Bell ID: 41105 Tower ID: 16820 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 856 Hz Weight: 893 lbs Diameter: 35.63" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Tosier 1721
Dove Bell ID: 41106 Tower ID: 16820 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 860 93
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
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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