Nominal: 1303 Hz Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Jefferies & Price 1839
Dove Bell ID: 2688 Tower ID: 13594 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Fugglestone: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SU 102 313
The church is built partly of ashlar and partly of rubble; the roof coverings are of tiles. The chancel is 13th century, though extensively restored if not largely rebuilt in the 19th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, with narrow south aisle and south porch; chancel, with small south vestry; octagonal bell-turret on corbels at apex of west wall.
Footprint of Church buildings: 170 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The chancel is 13th century, though extensively restored if not largely rebuilt in the 19th century. The chancel arch has a heavily moulded four-centred head and continous jambs, and appears to be of c.1800.
Exterior Description
The church is built partly of ashlar and partly of rubble; the roof coverings are of tiles.
The north wall of the nave is of rubble with ashlar dressings; the three two-stage buttresses are probably 16th century. The two 19th century windows, with pointed heads and timber mullions, replaced small square-headed 16th century windows. The south aisle dates from the 16th century, and is divided from the nave by two largo two-centred arches with plain chamfers.
The west wall of the nave, of ashlar, has a weathered string-course caatinuous with that of the north wall but later in date. The west window is of three lights with plain mullions under a two-centred head; on either side of the west window two external piers support a semi-circular arch, abovo which rises the bell-turret. The turret is octagonal, with a small trefoil-headed belfry window on the west side, and an octagonal stone spire with moulded finial.
Interior
Interior Description
In the north-east corner of the south aisle there exists some trace of a rood-loft doorway, suggesting that the aisle was built before the abolition of the Rood. The square-headed two light window of the south aisle, with timber surround, is presumably later than 1805 since a drawing by J.C.Bucklor (in the Devizes Museum) shows a window of different form in that position. The brick south porch is probably 18th century, but the 'timber-franing' in the gable is later.
Fixtures and fittings
Piscina (object)
13th Century
South side of the chancel
Aumbry
13th Century
South side of the chancel
Table
Modern
Rail
Modern
Font (object)
18th Century
Stone, with moulded and gadrooned bowl on an inverted pear-shaped bel'ister and moulded base.
Organ (object)
1850
By Bates of Ludgate Hill, 1850, in a pretty Gothic case. A brass plate near the south entrance records that the organ was placed in the church in 1933, to mark the tercentenary of the death of George Herbert - "A Lover of Music and Parson of this Parish, 1630-33."
Pew (object)
Mid 19th Century
In nave and south aisle. Oak with cast iron tracery, ranged pews with high backs and doors.
Pulpit
Mid 19th Century
Oak with traceried panelling.
Lectern
Mid 19th Century
Oak with traceried panelling.
Effigy
13th Century
Small Purbeck marble recumbent male effigy on raised floor slab with hollow-chamfered edge, on south side of sanctuary.
Bells
Nominal: 1552.5 Hz Weight: 224 lbs Diameter: 20" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Dawton 1628
Dove Bell ID: 21547 Tower ID: 13594 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1390 Hz Weight: 280 lbs Diameter: 22" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Dawton 1628
Dove Bell ID: 21548 Tower ID: 13594 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 102 313
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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