Diameter: 19" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Llewellins & James 1887
Dove Bell ID: 50295 Tower ID: 17857 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Alderholt: St James
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634300
https://stjameschurchalderholt.comOverview
Grid reference: SU 104 126
The construction in 1849 was financed by the Marquess of Salisbury. The chancel, vestry and organ chamber were added in 1922. It is made of heathstone rubble with slate roof to the nave and clay tiles to the chancel roof. The windows are plain glass. The west end has crow stepped gables. There is pointed bell-cote at the west end housing a single bell. The interior is simple with an arch-braced collar roof to the chancel and braced king-post roof with tie beams and purlins to the nave. There are 12 pairs of oak pews, a C19 octagonal stone font and a simple lectern.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 239 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The construction in 1849 was financed by the Marquess of Salisbury. The chancel, vestry and organ chamber were added in 1922.
Exterior Description
It is made of heathstone rubble with slate roof to the nave and clay tiles to the chancel roof. The windows are plain glass. The west end has crow stepped gables. There is pointed bell-cote at the west end housing a single bell.
Building Materials
Heathstone
1849
Heathstone
Slate
1849
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is simple with an arch-braced collar roof to the chancel and braced king-post roof with tie beams and purlins to the nave. There are 12 pairs of oak pews, a C19 octagonal stone font and a simple lectern.
Bells
Diameter: 10" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 50296 Tower ID: 17857 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 104 126
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
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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