Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 37.13" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Llewellins & James 1905
Dove Bell ID: 7524 Tower ID: 16289 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Winterbourne Zelstone: St Mary
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634243
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Grid reference: SY 899 977
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
nave, chancel, west tower, north aisle, vestry on south side of chancel, and south porch.
Footprint of Church buildings: 217 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Rebuilt in 1866 by T.H. Wyatt it is virtually a complete Victorian church.
Exterior Description
Outside the tower still shows some signs of antiquity, though harshly pointed to match the rest of the building. Three stages, with base and crenellated parapet.
Building Materials
Flint
15th Century
Flint
Heathstone
15th Century
Heathstone
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
Inside, apart from the tower wall , the walls are plastered; the chancel has a simple wooden barrel vault but the nave roof is much more elaborate, with arched braces and king posts supported on large low stone corbels .
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
19th Century
Octagonal Perpendicular
Lectern
19th Century
Two 19th century Gothic lecterns, one rather good : reversible, with crocketed pinnacles rising up from the base.
Bells
Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by William III Purdue 1640
Dove Bell ID: 46402 Tower ID: 16289 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by James Wells 1815
Dove Bell ID: 46403 Tower ID: 16289 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Salisbury foundry
Dove Bell ID: 46404 Tower ID: 16289 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 899 977
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
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.
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