Nominal: 734 Hz Weight: 1108 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Wallis 1587
Dove Bell ID: 7710 Tower ID: 13282 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wylye: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634472
http://www.twovalleys.org/Overview
Grid reference: SU 8 377
Located on a low mound in the centre of the village, there has been a church on this site in Wylye since the 13th Century - along with a churchyard, which is still in use.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 311 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Originally the building consisted of Tower, Nave, South Porch and Chancel, with a gallery at the West end of the Nave. Because the church could only seat 200 people and the population of Wylye exceeded 500, permission was sought and granted in 1845 for the walls of the Nave and Chancel to be taken down to ground level, leaving just the 15th Century Tower. The walls were then rebuilt and a North Aisle and a small vestry were added. The Vestry was extended in the 1870's to accommodate a large organ. When the building was being rebuilt in 1845, the Patron - the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery - gave the pulpit, a prayer desk, a lectern, two of the three brass chandeliers in the Nave and other smaller ones, from his church at Wilton when it was demolished to be replaced by the present Italianate Church.
Exterior Description
The Tower has interesting stonework, with rainwater spouts carved as gargoyles. It has a clock, installed in 1775.
Building Materials
Bath Stone
13th Century
Bath Stone
Chilmark Stone
13th Century
Chilmark Stone
Flint
13th Century
Flint
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
Clock with A frame on top of flatbed located in Tower made by JohnRumbold from Salisbury
Bells
Nominal: 1222 Hz Weight: 490 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1844
Dove Bell ID: 47390 Tower ID: 13282 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1102 Hz Weight: 646 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Robert I Cor 1697
Dove Bell ID: 47391 Tower ID: 13282 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 979 Hz Weight: 623 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1898
Dove Bell ID: 47392 Tower ID: 13282 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 918 Hz Weight: 701 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Salisbury foundry
Dove Bell ID: 47393 Tower ID: 13282 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 824 Hz Weight: 886 lbs Diameter: 36.13" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1898
Dove Bell ID: 47394 Tower ID: 13282 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 8 377
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
Churchyard Structures
Lych Gate
1885
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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