Nominal: 799.5 Hz Weight: 985 lbs Diameter: 37.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Wallis 1619
Dove Bell ID: 6077 Tower ID: 10642 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Shrewton: St Mary
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634459
http://www.salisburyplainbenefice.comOverview
Grid reference: SU 69 443
As a result of the damage caused by flooding in 1841 the late Norman and Early English church was rebuilt in 1855 by T.H. Wyatt, who left of the original building only the west tower, the nave arcades, and the piers of the chancel arch.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, aisles and chancel with a north porch and a west tower.
Footprint of Church buildings: 343 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
As a result of the damage caused by flooding in 1841 the late Norman and Early English church was rebuilt in 1855 by T.H. Wyatt, who left of the original building only the west tower, the nave arcades, and the piers of the chancel arch.
Exterior Description
The exterior of the church is faced with flint and stone chequerwork with dressings of Bath stone, while the tower is faced with ashlar. The tower is the only externally visible remnant of the earlier church. It is of two stages with battlements and diagonal buttresses. In each of the three exposed walls of the bell chamber is a small twin-light window with slate louvres. The ridge of the nave roof is only slightly lower than the tower. The lean-to aisles extend eastwards for half the length of the chancel; these extensions are probably later additions to Wyatt's fabric. Nave, aisles and chancel are roofed with slate. The clerestory has three small trefoiled windows on each side, but all the rest, with the exception of the east window, have Perpendicular tracery. At the east end of the north aisle is a tall cylindrical chimney with a gabled cowl.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1875
The east window represents in three lights The Ascension, 1875 by Lavars, Barraud and Westlake.
Stained Glass
1876
The north chancel window, of two lights, shows The Sermon on the Mount.
Stained Glass
1903
The south chancel wall has two dissimilar lights , one of Osmund, Bishop of Sarum, and the other the Good Shepherd.
Stained Glass
c. 1855
The cast window of the south aisle shows St. Peter and St. Paul.
Stained Glass
1926
The three-light window in the south nave aisle is from the studio of Sir Ninian Comper.
Stained Glass
c. 1855
Two-light window in the south aisle shows St. Bartholomew and St. Thomas.
Stained Glass
1954
Another two -light window shows The Annunciation by G.E.R.Smith St. John's Wood.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the church the nave arcade of the former building was retained and the capitals of the Norman columns show a progression of development running from the square north-west pier to the south-east respond, which has late Norman carved capitals, and the trumpet capitals of the chancel-arch columns. The nave is of three bays with three small clerestory windows set in deep reveals, and a braced collar roof. At the west end of the nave the arch into the tower is blocked by a timber and glass partition. The chancel arch is relatively low and makes a strong division between the nave and the 19th century chancel. All the interior walls have been whitened.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
c. 1855
By Wyatt in his Norman idiom. The massive stone bowl has a pattern of ornamental leaves under an arcade.
Pulpit
A timber octagon having unequal sides with trefoil-headed panelling.
Organ (object)
A single manual organ built by H. Williams of Cheltenham.
Bells
Nominal: 1339 Hz Weight: 405 lbs Diameter: 25.88" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 39121 Tower ID: 10642 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1216 Hz Weight: 493 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Clement II Tosier 1717
Dove Bell ID: 39122 Tower ID: 10642 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1064 Hz Weight: 508 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Wallis 1619
Dove Bell ID: 39123 Tower ID: 10642 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 994 Hz Weight: 596 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Wallis 1619
Dove Bell ID: 39124 Tower ID: 10642 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 896 Hz Weight: 582 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Abel Rudhall 1757
Dove Bell ID: 39125 Tower ID: 10642 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 69 443
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
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.
Further information
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