Nominal: 1284 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 26.38" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by William Burford
Dove Bell ID: 57315 Tower ID: 21954 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Mapledurwell: St Mary
Diocese of Winchester
Church, 641125
http://www.northhampshirechurches.org.uk/northhampshirechurches/st_mary_mapledurwell-16214.aspxOverview
Grid reference: SU 687 509
There was almost certainly a place of worship here long before the earliest parts of the present building were erected in the late 12th or early 13th century. St Mary’s Church, Mapledurwell lies to the south of the village at the end of a single track lane.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 124 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There was almost certainly a place of worship here long before the earliest parts of the present building were erected in the late 12th or early 13th century.
Built of flint and stone, the church comprises a chancel with small modern vestry to the south, and a nave which dates from the original foundation of the church, but which has been much restored since then. Whilst the chancel, too, has been rebuilt, some of the original stone would appear to have been used and the date 1624 is carved above the altar.
The plain oak chancel screen contains only a little of the original 15th century work, whilst the screen at the west end was probably installed to give extra support to the structure, following the addition of the bell turret on the roof in the 17th century. The church underwent major restoration in the Victorian era and the architect involved between 1850 and 1854 was Benjamin Thorne of Basingstoke.
Exterior Description
Built of flint and stone, the church comprises a chancel with small modern vestry to the south, and a nave which dates from the original foundation of the church, but which has been much restored since then.
The west doorway, one of the few original exterior features, is late Norman and consists of a continuous chamfer and round headed arch. On its jambs are an incised cross similar to a Maltese cross, and other ancient incised marks. The main entrance door itself is old and has upright wood battens on its outer face and cross framing at the back.
Building Materials
Flint
13th Century
Flint
Interior
Interior Description
The chancel is gabled with a plastered barrel vaulted roof. The nave is also plastered and has rafters set on a four-centred curve, with old plain tie beams, braced collars and purlins. The church has two screens.
Although the east window is modern, a small lancet window in the north wall of the chancel has a head and a few quoins which are old.
Set into the floor to the right of the nave in front of the altar rail is a 16th century commemorative brass which reads ‘Off your charite pray for the soules of John Canner and Agnes his wife On whois (whose) soules Jhu’ (Jesus) have mcy (mercy)’ and shows the couple with four sons and six daughters below.
The Victorian oak altar has three panels painted in 1925 by Mrs H Shuttleworth, wife of the then rector. The simple wooden altar cross was carved by local builder, Claude Brown, in 1980. The litany desk and chair, together with the communion rails, were presented in memory of villagers who died in the First World War.
The perpendicular style font found at the back of the church is Victorian, octagonal in shape, with panelling on the bowl and stem, including crocketed ogee arches with finials on the bowl. The cover is wooden with iron fittings.
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Maker
Pickford
Date
Visit
Description
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1115 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Ellis I Knight 1639
Dove Bell ID: 57316 Tower ID: 21954 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 966 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 32.06" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Richard Eldridge 1620
Dove Bell ID: 57317 Tower ID: 21954 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 687 509
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
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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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