Weight: 968 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1881
Dove Bell ID: 51311 Tower ID: 18538 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bournemouth: St Stephen
Diocese of Winchester
Major Parish Church, 641189
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Overview
Grid reference: SZ 85 915
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Mass held on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1081 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
By J. L. Pearson, 1881-98. Tower of 1907-8 supervised by Pearson's son F. L. Pearson. Built as a memorial to Fr. Bennett at a cost of 30,000.
Exterior Description
Built of white and yellow stone. A spire was intended, but never carried out. The tower is at the north-west, west of the north aisle, with.tall bell-openings. The west facade is particularly impressive, with three pairs of lancets enclosed in a wide pointed arch and flanked by angle turrets ,tall turrets, aIso to the east.of the north and south transepts.
Interior
Interior Description
The sanctuary is apsidal, and the north transept also has a semi-circular east chapel. The nave is tall, with clerestory and Pearson's characteristic quadtripartite rib-vaulting: the aisles are, also rib-vaulted, and there are lower outer aisles. Even the west gallery rests do rib-vaulting. The east bay of the nave is canted towards the crossing, presumably for perspective reasons (as Street had done at St.Philip and St. James, Oxford). The south transept has an organ gallery above a chapel with a seven-rib vault; by contrast, the north transept is open and ends with, a rose window.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SZ 85 915
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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