Nominal: 909 Hz Weight: 712 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1609
Dove Bell ID: 5198 Tower ID: 14153 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Papplewick: St James
Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
Church, 638259
https://stmichaelstjames.wordpress.comOverview
Grid reference: SK 545 515
The Grade I listed Church has it's origins in the 12th Century, being altered in the 14th Century and is situated in the conservation area of Papplewick. In 1795, the Hon Frederick Montague rebuilt the church completely leaving only the 14th Century tower.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 168 m²
Interior
Interior Description
The east window is an example of the work of Francis Eginton. It is a copy of Joshua Reynold’s window in New College Chapel, Oxford but depicting only Faith and Hope. It is signed and dated (1796) by the artist. In the window to the west of the porch, there are some fragments of older stained glass.
The church is noted for its incised tomb slabs. They are of various designs, some dating as early as the 13th Century. There is the Forester’s slab and the Woodward’s tomb. There are also two set into the porch walls relating to the Forge Mills. On the floor, across the threshold of the door, there may be part of the original stone altar. Above the door of the porch, there are two remarkable stones; one is of late Saxon or early Norman origin possibly depicting St James.
there is the musicians gallery and at the east end the ‘Squire’s Pew’. The original fireplace has been lost but a replica stands where it used to be. When the church was re-pewed and restored in 1938 in memory of John Chadburn (son Mr C.W.Chadburn, the then Patron the parish), the stairway was moved to its present position and the organ (reputed to be a Willis – rebuilt in 1938 and 1991) transferred from the west end of the north wall. It was during this restoration that the oak panelling was also put in around the building.
Just inside the door is the old Norman tub font. The font for the 1795 restoration was the very small marble basin attached to the vestry partition at the back of the church. On the partition is the Royal Arms.
Suspended over the door is the Hatchment of Catherine Judith Fountayne who succeeded to the Papplewick estates on the death of Frederick Montagu in 1800. She died in 1822. On the walls are memorials to the Mortagu and Colladon families and one to William Howett, a benefactor of the parish. More recent are the War Memorials and two tablets to the memory of John Chadburn and Alan Chadburn.
The three bells were completely re-hung and augmented to five in 1996. The oldest, simply marked with a cross and the name ELENA, may date back to about 1520. The others are dated 1609 ,1620, 1792 and 1810.
Bells
Nominal: 1356 Hz Weight: 364 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Thomas Mears & Son 1810
Dove Bell ID: 34516 Tower ID: 14153 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1212 Hz Weight: 473 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Edward Arnold 1794
Dove Bell ID: 34517 Tower ID: 14153 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1145 Hz Weight: 510 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Seliok
Dove Bell ID: 34518 Tower ID: 14153 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1020 Hz Weight: 589 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1620
Dove Bell ID: 34519 Tower ID: 14153 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 545 515
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
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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