Nominal: 926 Hz Weight: 673 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1856
Dove Bell ID: 7475 Tower ID: 12133 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Willoughby-on-the-Wolds: St Mary & All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: SK 633 254
The church of St Mary and All Saints lies in a large rectangular churchyard on the north side of the village. The tower of the church is 13th century and built mainly of the local lias limestone. The 14th century broach spire is of green-grey triassic sandstone. The arcades and other elements of the church date from the 13th century, although with substantial 14th and 15th century alterations. The chapel has been repaired c1781, c1829 and most recently in 1984.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 393 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The tower of the church is 13th century and built mainly of the local lias limestone. The 14th century broach spire is of green-grey triassic sandstone.
The arcades and other elements of the church date from the 13th century, although with substantial 14th and 15th century alterations. The chapel has been repaired c1781, c1829 and most recently in 1984 under the direction of Royle and Whitehorn. The chancel was substantially rebuilt in the 1890s. The south porch dates from an 1908 rebuild - period photographs show the porch before this date with collapsed door arch.
A four-bay nave arcade dates from the 13th century, circular columns generally have octagonal capitals although two are circular. There is evidence of an earlier roof on the north wall, prior to the construction of the clerestorey and roof in the 15th century.
In 1985 lead Damp Proof Courses were installed under the alabaster funerary monuments in the Willoughby Chapel. In 1995 the Ernest Wragg & Son organ was replaced by a Wadsworth organ of 1892 from Bottesford church. The very simple font probably dates c1350. There is a William IV hatchment displayed in the nave. In 2010 Peter Rogan as Church Architect carried out works to the interior and roof of the chancel, as well as the digging of land drains adjacent the external walls to remedy issues of damp in the low-level fabric.
Exterior Description
The tower of the church is 13th century and built mainly of the local lias limestone. The 14th century broach spire is of green-grey triassic sandstone.
The arcades and other elements of the church date from the 13th century, although with substantial 14th and 15th century alterations. The chapel has been repaired c1781, c1829 and most recently in 1984 under the direction of Royle and Whitehorn. The chancel was substantially rebuilt in the 1890s. The south porch dates from an 1908 rebuild - period photographs show the porch before this date with collapsed door arch.
The church is built generally from the local grey lias limestone, but with some inclusions of ironstone. The spire and dressed stone are of grey-green triassic sandstone. A lavatory extension was built in the early 1990s using blue lias limestone.
Interior
Interior Description
The arcades and other elements of the church date from the 13th century, although with substantial 14th and 15th century alterations. The chapel has been repaired c1781, c1829 and most recently in 1984 under the direction of Royle and Whitehorn. The chancel was substantially rebuilt in the 1890s. The south porch dates from an 1908 rebuild.
A four-bay nave arcade dates from the 13th century, circular columns generally have octagonal capitals although two are circular. There is evidence of an earlier roof on the north wall, prior to the construction of the clerestorey and roof in the 15th century.
The chapel, dedicated to St. Nicholas, has 3 bay blind arcading on the north wall dating from the 13th century and an aumbry in the north wall; an ogee arched piscina in the south wall. There are two 13th century effigies of ladies in wimples. An effigy of Sir Richard de Willoughby, 1325, of a recumbent cross legged knight with his wife next, both with feet on lions and heads on pillows. That to Sir Richard de Willoughby Judge, 1362, is of a recumbent figure in pleated dress. The sides of the alabaster tomb being decorated with blind shields. The alabaster tomb of his son Sir Richard de Willougby, 1369, is of a recumbant knight with head resting on a visor and feet on a dog. The front of the tomb is decorated with raised decorated shields. The alabaster tomb of Sir Hugh de Willougby and his second wife Margaret Freville, 1448, depicts 2 recumbent figures in prayer, he a knight with feet resting on a lion and head on a visor. She with feet resting on a dog and head on a pillow supported by angels.
Bells
Nominal: 1557 Hz Weight: 440 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1965
Dove Bell ID: 46134 Tower ID: 12133 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1385 Hz Weight: 490 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1856
Dove Bell ID: 46135 Tower ID: 12133 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1232 Hz Weight: 529 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1856
Dove Bell ID: 46136 Tower ID: 12133 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1165 Hz Weight: 531 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1856
Dove Bell ID: 46137 Tower ID: 12133 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1032 Hz Weight: 557 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1856
Dove Bell ID: 46138 Tower ID: 12133 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 633 254
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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