Weight: 196 lbs Diameter: 19.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 54871 Tower ID: 20598 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hamworthy: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: SY 994 911
St Michael’s Church is situated on the single main road, which runs through Hamworthy, and our clock tower is visible as a landmark from many parts of the urban townscape. The churchyard has local historical significance as it houses the war memorial and a Memorial Lychgate. St Michael’s Church was built in 1959, the third iteration of the church. The Church is constructed from brick, in a mid-20th-Century design, typical of post-war church buildings.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
St Michael’s Church was built in 1959, the third iteration of the church. The original Church on this site was destroyed during the English Civil War, and was not replaced until 1826. The replacement church was demolished due to structural decay, and re- built in 1959 on adjacent ground.
Exterior Description
The Church is constructed from brick, in a mid-20th-Century design, typical of post-war church buildings. The main church floorplan has a standard division between nave and chancel, with two vestries (one now an office) accessed from the back of the chancel. The church is accessed from two side entrance porches with oak double doors, one of which enters directly under the clock tower.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the main church is built with four square pillars on each side, with a double height ceiling on the interior of this area, and single height aisles along both sides.
The Chancel has two rows of stepped pew seating on either side, an oak Pulpit and an high table beneath a large, south-facing stained glass window.
The pulpit and chancel furnishings are constructed in light oak. The pews in the church and chancel are dark stained pine and came from another church. The inner doors of the southern porch entrance are a gift from the Royal Marines.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 994 911
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.
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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