Nominal: 644 Hz Weight: 1978 lbs Diameter: 48.25" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1822
Dove Bell ID: 5586 Tower ID: 16719 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Ringwood: St Peter & St Paul
Diocese of Winchester
Church, 641215
http://www.ringwoodbenefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SU 145 53
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is in the Market Place, Ringwood. It is the Parish Church for the Parish of Ringwood in the Diocese of Winchester. It sits within the Ringwood Town Conservation Area and is Grade ll* listed. There has been a church on this site for at least 1,000 years, with at least two preceding the present building. The present building was constructed between 1853 – 5, replacing a broadly similar (but smaller) mid 13th century church. Stone from the previous building was used in the construction of the present building. An earlier Saxon church is mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 844 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There has been a church on this site for at least 1,000 years, with at least two preceding the present building. The present building was constructed between 1853 – 5, replacing a broadly similar (but smaller) mid 13th century church. Stone from the previous building was used in the construction of the present building. An earlier Saxon church is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The Parish Church is by F and H Francis.
Exterior Description
The external fabric is rough dressed Swanage stone with limestone dressing. The roof is plain tile, with the exception of the aisles roofs which are slate. In plan the church is cruciform with a Chancel, central tower, north and south transepts and nave, and aisles to the north and south which open to the nave through generous arcades. Ringwood church is a very good example of a Victorian church being rebuilt to resemble its 13th century predecessor.
Building Materials
Limestone
19th Century
Fossiliferous
Limestone
19th Century
Limestone
Interior
Interior Description
The east wall of the chancel is decorated with wall paintings dating from around 1870. Today nearly all of those paintings are hidden behind later layers of plain overpaint with the exception of depictions of The Four Evangelists.
The church is largely unchanged from the original Victorian layout. It contains a significant number of monuments, hatchments and standards, in keeping with a large parish church which is historically integrated into its community.
The nave of the church holds a memorial brass to John Prophete, Prebendary of Lincoln, Dean of Hereford and York, dated 1416. There are many further memorials, including those to Thomas Dyer, (1853), John Morant, Lord of the Manor of Ringwood and Brockenhurst (1857) and Reverend Charles Henry Maturin (1862).
In the collection of plate belonging to the church are a paten, a pair of flagons and an alms dish, all of silver and bearing the arms and crest of the donor Richard Branthwayt, and the London Assay mark of 1664.
A 13th century piscina is situated in the chancel south wall. The memorial brass, piscina and many brass and marble wall monuments were preserved from the 13th century building. The font, pulpit and High Altar are all made of the same materials (alabaster and marble) and design, and are of a similar date, each bearing symbols appropriate to its use.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with cast iron plate and spacer frame located in Tower made by CharlesPenton from Moorfields in 1776
Historical Notes
1776 - 1776
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1293 Hz Weight: 635 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Lester & Pack 1764
Dove Bell ID: 36521 Tower ID: 16719 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1216 Hz Weight: 727 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 36522 Tower ID: 16719 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1083 Hz Weight: 793 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 36523 Tower ID: 16719 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 965.5 Hz Weight: 898 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 36524 Tower ID: 16719 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 862 Hz Weight: 970 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 36525 Tower ID: 16719 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 812 Hz Weight: 1014 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1854
Dove Bell ID: 36526 Tower ID: 16719 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 724 Hz Weight: 1452 lbs Diameter: 43.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Lester & Pack 1763
Dove Bell ID: 36527 Tower ID: 16719 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 145 53
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.
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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