Nominal: 2003.5 Hz Bell 1 of 1
1834
Dove Bell ID: 52719 Tower ID: 19362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Copythorne: St Mary
Diocese of Winchester
Church, 641252
http://stmarycopythorne.netOverview
Grid reference: SU 307 146
St Mary’s serves the six villages of Copythorne, Cadnam, Bartley, Newbridge, Ower and Winsor. As such it is located in the centre of the parish, rather than in one of the villages. The building was designed by Thomas Benham and appears to be the only example of his architecture in this area. It is in a debased Gothic style with a nave, south aisle, north porch and a four-stage tower at the west end, topped with a crenelated parapet wall and four pinnacles, containing one bell.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 372 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Originally, Copythorne and neighbouring villages were part of the parish of St Mary, Eling, at a time when the population was around 2,000. As the population grew to around 5,000 it began to put pressure on the Church’s ministry. The people of Cadnam, Winsor, Bartley, Newbridge, Ower and Copythorne petitioning for changes, and against this background the Rev. W.G.Phillips and his wardens arranged for their parishioners to have their own church.
In 1834 a Chapel of Ease and Burial Ground was built on land purchased from A. Saunders of Copped Thorn (Copithorne) Hill to serve the villagers. The Parish of North Eling was the first daughter parish, and kept this name until 1894 when, under the Local Government Act of 1888, it was constituted a civil parish by order of the Hampshire County Council, and was altered to the old place name of Copythorne.
Extensive alterations were carried out in 1891-1892, under the direction of William Butterfield, when the present chancel was built and the choir vestry was added.
The clock in the tower is a memorial to the men of Copythorne who fell in the Great War of 1914-1918, and was installed by Pegler and Wyatt of Southampton and committed to the care of the Parochial Church Council in 1922.
In 1934 the Church celebrated its centenary and the occasion was marked by internal additions and improvements. These included the repainting of the nave and ceiling, the introduction of oaken panelling in the chancel, the formation of a priest’s vestry under the organ and the removal of the organ console to a new position.
The Church was redecorated in 1975, and in 1984 the Organ was restored after many years of disuse.
Exterior Description
It is in a debased Gothic style with a nave, south aisle, north porch and a four-stage tower at the west end, topped with a crenelated parapet wall and four pinnacles, containing one bell. Originally it had external plasterwork but this was removed at a later date. The walls are red brick, laid in English bond, with stone dressing. Apart from the lead flat tower roof, all other roofs are pitched and clad in slate. The church has large stained glass lancet windows.
Building Materials
Limestone
19th Century
Limestone
Limestone
19th Century
Ooidal
Interior
Interior Description
The East Window consists of three pictures.
The memorial window in the South Wall of the nave depicts the Ascension.
The Memorial Tablet on the south wall of the nave is in memory of 51 men of the parish who died in the Great War 1914-1918 and also the World War 1939-1945. It was made from timber removed from HMS Britannia, cadet training ship at Dartmouth 1869-1905.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 307 146
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.
Churchyard Structures
War Memorial
Unknown
The memorial comprises a Celtic-style granite cross surmounting a rough-hewn tapered column set on a square plinth. This is set upon a square single-step base.
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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