Weight: 572 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 62482 Tower ID: 24878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Winterborne Clenston: St Nicholas
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634238
http://www.winterbornevalleyandmiltonbenefice.comOverview
Grid reference: ST 839 27
St Nicholas church, 1840 by Lewis Vulliamy. Banded flint and ashlar with ashlar dressings. Stone slate roof with stone copings. Plan: Nave; Chancel, North and South transepts, West porch with 2-stage tower over. In a rural setting in the chalk valley of the River Winterborne.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 140 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St Nicholas church, 1840 by Lewis Vulliamy. Current church was built on slightly higher ground to replace a previous church with either flooded or was destroyed by a fire.
Exterior Description
The church is a simple cruciform shape with a tower at the west end, but unusually an elegant octagonal stone spire has been constructed on top of the tower. The walls are constructed of knapped flint laid in between bands of Portland stone with minimum mortar showing. The roof over the nave and transepts had to be a sturdy construction to take the weight of the stone tiles. The 3 ribbed and pointed doors into the church are each approached by a flight of 3 steps.
Building Materials
Flint
19th Century
Flint
Limestone
19th Century
Portland Freestone
Sand
19th Century
Greensand
Interior
Interior Description
The main entrance is from the west under the tower giving the visitor a pleasing view of the whole interior. There are 18 pews in the nave which seat 72 people. A wooden screen has been placed across the South transept to form a vestry over a small sealed vault. In front of the vestry screen is a single choir stall into which has been placed an electronic organ. The ceiling of the chancel is unusual being golden stars on a blue background.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 839 27
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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