Nominal: 564 Hz Weight: 2944 lbs Diameter: 52.63" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 7378 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Whitchurch: All Hallows
Diocese of Winchester
Church, 641160
https://www.hantswhit.churchOverview
Grid reference: SU 459 477
The church origins are understood to be of Norman construction; however the building was substantially enlarged and altered during the Victorian period, in 1867. The base of the tower dates from 1716, with the remainder of the enlargement dating from 1867 when the nave and chancel were extended eastwards by one bay, the aisles were widened, the porch added and the tower increased in height to include the belfry and spire.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 629 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church origins are understood to be of Norman construction; however the building was substantially enlarged and altered during the Victorian period, in 1867. The base of the tower dates from 1716, with the remainder of the enlargement dating from 1867 when the nave and chancel were extended eastwards by one bay, the aisles were widened, the porch added and the tower increased in height to include the belfry and spire.
Exterior Description
The church is a large structure comprising a four bay nave, north and south aisles, chancel, organ bay, vestry, boiler room and south entrance porch. The building is of traditional construction comprising a superstructure of knapped flint external walls with dressed stone quoins and other facing stones. Architecturally, the church building is fundamentally Norman with Perpendicular additions but much of the interior and the whole of the exterior were restored in 1866 by Benjamin Ferrey.
Building Materials
Flint
19th Century
Flint
Interior
Interior Description
There are a C15 octagonal font, 2 brasses and 2 limestone effigies on a modern altar tomb. Frithburga's stone is a C10 arch-headed fragment with a bust within a recess. The town’s war memorials are fixed to the aisle walls.
Bells
Nominal: 1420 Hz Weight: 454 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1919
Dove Bell ID: 45658 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1267 Hz Weight: 468 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1919
Dove Bell ID: 45659 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1125 Hz Weight: 528 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Robert Catlin 1748
Dove Bell ID: 45660 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1067 Hz Weight: 944 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Wokingham foundry
Dove Bell ID: 45661 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 948 Hz Weight: 880 lbs Diameter: 35.25" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by Henry I Knight 1612
Dove Bell ID: 45662 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 844 Hz Weight: 1066 lbs Diameter: 37.75" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by Roger Landen
Dove Bell ID: 45663 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 751 Hz Weight: 996 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Henry I Knight 1611
Dove Bell ID: 45664 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 707 Hz Weight: 1260 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by William Tosier 1724
Dove Bell ID: 45665 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 630.5 Hz Weight: 2040 lbs Diameter: 46.75" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 45666 Tower ID: 16907 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 459 477
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
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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