Weight: 733 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by G Mears & Co 1862
Dove Bell ID: 5954 Tower ID: 10137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Sevenhampton: St James
Overview
Grid reference: SU 209 903
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 316 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Canon Clarke notes that:
No book seems to say anything about the earlier church: a pencil drawing shows a simple C18th church with an embattled tower & spire, windows, & an oval window over the south doorway. An elegant font is preserved, with cover inscribed ‘Suffer little children’, &c.
The present church was built by Joseph Sewell of Cirencester in 1863 at a cost of £3500: he died in 1890, & there is a brass tablet to him in the church. His architect was W. Pedley.
Building Fabric and Features
Church
19th Century The present church was built by Joseph Sewell of Cirencester in 1863 at a cost of £3500 - executed by architect W. Pedley. He died in 1890 and there is a brass tablet to him in the church.
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
1894 - 1894
Period Qualifier: 1
Said to be redecorated 1894 but Canon Clarke says that the church 'shows no sign that anything has ever been done to it'.
Tower (component)
19th Century Canon Clarke said the West tower had 'an 1840-like outline'.
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
19th Century Nave with a high-pitched roof of stone slates
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Roof
19th Century High pitched roof of stone slates over nave
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
19th Century South porch
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
19th Century Original chancel
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
19th Century North vestry
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel Arch
19th Century Elaborate chancel arch, with corbels of foliage and angels.
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Stone
Stone slates on nave roof
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
18th Century Font with cover inscribed 'suffer little children'
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Brass
19th Century Brass tablet to Joseph Sewell of Cirencester who built the church costing £3500 in 1863, executed by his architect W. Pedley.
Document
Canon Clarke notes that 'No book seems to say anything about the earlier church: a pencil drawing shows a simple C18th church with an embattled tower & spire, windows, & an oval window over the south doorway.'
Lancet Window
19th Century Shafted stained glass lancet windows in the chancel by Michael O’Connor. East triplet of a tree of Jesse in the middle, Patriachs & Jeremiah on the left and on the right: Daniel, Ezekiel, John Baptist, Zacharias & Simeon. The side lancets are also by O’Connor.
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 North nave window thought to be by Martin Travers (by Canon Clarke) although it is unsigned.
Bells
Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1771
Dove Bell ID: 38443 Tower ID: 10137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1771
Dove Bell ID: 38444 Tower ID: 10137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1771
Dove Bell ID: 38445 Tower ID: 10137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1771
Dove Bell ID: 38446 Tower ID: 10137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1771
Dove Bell ID: 38447 Tower ID: 10137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 209 903
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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