Nominal: 700 Hz Weight: 1373 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 316 Tower ID: 14142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Averham: St Michael & All Angels
Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
Church, 638048
http://www.riversideparishes.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SK 768 543
Averham lies in the Trent Valley to the west of Newark upon Trent. The parish church has recently been confirmed as the oldest in Nottinghamshire and dates back to Anglo-Saxon times and is of considerable significance in terms of the architecture of the building, the archaeology of both the building and the site and of its important monuments. The architectural details now visible attest a programme of work in the 14th and 15th centuries with the south porch being added in the 16th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 306 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The parish church has recently been confirmed as the oldest in Nottinghamshire and dates back to Anglo-Saxon times and is of considerable significance in terms of the architecture of the building, the archaeology of both the building and the site and of its important monuments.
The features and contents of high significance are considered to be:
- Blocked Anglo-Saxon doorway and roofline in the tower
- Medieval wall paintings (painted over)
- Monuments to the Sutton family
- Medieval glass fragments found in the cellar of Kelham Hall in c1885, which now form the window on the north side of the chancel
- Binns organ with rare water powered blower
Exterior Description
The tower is believed to be the oldest part of the building, originally forming a two- stage western Anglo-Saxon porch. A blocked doorway and roofline evidence this at first floor level. A rafter timber embedded within the tower wall has been radiocarbon dated to AD 1000 +/- 33 years.
The architectural details now visible attest a programme of work in the 14th and 15th centuries with the south porch being added in the 16th century. Victorian restoration appears to have primarily consisted of the installation of the present roofs.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
Anglo-Saxon The tower is believed to be the oldest part of the building, originally forming a two- stage western Anglo-Saxon porch. A blocked doorway and roofline evidence this at first floor level. A rafter timber embedded within the tower wall has been radiocarbon dated to AD 1000 +/- 33 years.
Porch
Vestry
Interior
Interior Description
The internal space is wide, not subdivided by aisles, and consists of a 4-bay nave (18m x 7.5m) and a 2-bay chancel (11.5m x 5m), a west tower, south porch and north chancel chapel, which is now used as an organ chamber and vestry. The walls are of coursed rubble with rough-cast rendering. The raftered roofs have moulded timbers, curved braces and are tiled.
The simple nave panelling and plain seating was erected in 1907 to designs of Hodgson Fowler in memory of Joseph Walker, Rector for 51 years. The tower contains a peal of six bells cast in 1840 by Thomas Mears II of London and they were rehung in a new steel frame.
There is a small octagonal font and an octagonal traceried pulpit, both dating from the 19th century.
The two manual pipe organ by Binns (1901) is housed in an ornate case by Harold Bailey. The organ has been awarded an Historic Organ Certificate (Grade II) on account of the rare water powered bellows, which are in the process of being restored.
The stained glass is primarily late 19th and early 20th century.
There are several monuments to the Sutton family, including two recessed slabs in the nave, a large wall monument and large columned tomb of 1807 with recumbent effigies. In addition there is an 18th century carved and painted Royal Arms, slate Decalogue boards and timber war memorials.
It is believed that there are medieval wall paintings on the west wall of the nave.
Fixtures and fittings
Panel
1907 The simple nave panelling and plain seating was erected in 1907 to designs of Hodgson Fowler in memory of Joseph Walker, Rector for 51 years.
Font (object)
19th Century There is a small octagonal font and an octagonal traceried pulpit, both dating from the 19th century.
Pulpit
19th Century There is a small octagonal font and an octagonal traceried pulpit, both dating from the 19th century.
Organ (object)
1901 The two manual pipe organ by Binns (1901) is housed in an ornate case by Harold Bailey. The organ has been awarded an Historic Organ Certificate (Grade II) on account of the rare water powered bellows, which are in the process of being restored.
Stained Glass
19th Century The stained glass is primarily late 19th and early 20th century.
Inscribed Object
1807 There are several monuments to the Sutton family, including two recessed slabs in the nave, a large wall monument and large columned tomb of 1807 with recumbent effigies.
Tomb (component)
1807 There are several monuments to the Sutton family, including two recessed slabs in the nave, a large wall monument and large columned tomb of 1807 with recumbent effigies.
Plaque (component)
18th Century In addition there is an 18th century carved and painted Royal Arms
Wall Painting
Medieval It is believed that there are medieval wall paintings on the west wall of the nave.
Bells
Nominal: 1177 Hz Weight: 585 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 9304 Tower ID: 14142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1050 Hz Weight: 682 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 9305 Tower ID: 14142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 936 Hz Weight: 788 lbs Diameter: 34.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 9306 Tower ID: 14142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 883 Hz Weight: 981 lbs Diameter: 36.88" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 9307 Tower ID: 14142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 783 Hz Weight: 1016 lbs Diameter: 39.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 9308 Tower ID: 14142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 768 543
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.
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