Nominal: 732 Hz Weight: 1445 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 673 Tower ID: 16467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Binsted: Holy Cross
Diocese of Winchester
Church, 641031
http://www.benbinfro.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SU 771 409
Holy Cross church in the parish of Binsted is a large medieval structure. The large nave and the chancel’s west half date from c. 1140. Low north and south naves, and possibly the low gruff west tower, were added later, between 1180-95 according to W.G. Horseman. Simultaneously, and most unusually, large two bay chancel chapels with pitched roofs were also added.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 558 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The large nave and the chancel’s west half date from c. 1140. Low north and south naves, and possibly the low gruff west tower, were added later, between 1180-95 according to W.G. Horseman. Simultaneously, and most unusually, large two bay chancel chapels with pitched roofs were also added.
In c.1300 the church was brought to its present length by the extension of the chancel, and the nave given its clerestory of four small lancet windows. Restoration of the south chapel followed. Finally, the big north transept was erected a little before 1331-2, when Richard de la Bere (de Westcote) was granted a licence for a newly built chantry chapel. In view of the trefoiled window lights and bar tracery, this was likely to have been around 1300. It extends over the site of the former north chapel, and retains the late C12 two-bay arcade. Below is a low crypt (a bone-hole) with a low arched entry, now blocked, in the north wall.
Later additions include the Perpendicular east windows of the chancel and south chapel and the small C15 vestry on the north side. The spire, unusually for Hampshire, is placed behind the plain parapet of the tower.
There was a major restoration in 1863-4 by Ewan Christian. The original low Transitional pointed transept arch was replaced by the present taller opening and the roofs replaced. They are now tiled, with Horsham stone slabs to the aisles and porch The south porch has a gabled timber frame. In 1900 there was a gentler restoration to the short, octagonal tower when the parapet was built and the south and west faces were renewed in clunch.
The church has currently undergone further restoration, completed at the end of May 2016. The chancel was re-roofed, and the external stone walls of the south chapel and chancel were re-rendered. The stonework of the east window was also repaired.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is impressive. The wide nave (6m) has a simple arcade of four bays dated by Pevsner to 1160 at the latest. They are of clunch, with short, sturdy, round piers and square scalloped capitals. On the piers are pointed arches with a thin angle roll. The north aisle and all clerestory windows are lancets. The east lancets are C13, under a foil, restored, probably correctly, in 1863-4. The two-bay chancel chapel arcades are Transitional with round piers, round abaci and round arches with decorated capitals. The tower arch, pointed with one step and one chamfer, may be a little later. Above is a restored round-arched opening, possibly representing a Norman west window. Inside the tower is a dramatic timber framework, possibly C13.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by Burden Brothers from Silisbury in 1898
Historical Notes
1898 - 1898
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1244 Hz Weight: 466 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 11162 Tower ID: 16467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1106 Hz Weight: 548 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 11163 Tower ID: 16467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 983 Hz Weight: 686 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 11164 Tower ID: 16467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 926.5 Hz Weight: 800 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 11165 Tower ID: 16467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 824 Hz Weight: 1050 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 11166 Tower ID: 16467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 2285 Hz Weight: 84 lbs Diameter: 14.75" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 11167 Tower ID: 16467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 771 409
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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