Nominal: 744.5 Hz Weight: 1414 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Wallis 1616
Dove Bell ID: 6192 Tower ID: 12116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
South Marston: St Mary Magdalene
Diocese of Bristol
Church, 605172
http://www.strattonteamministry.co.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SU 195 879
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 259 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Battlement
North and South walls given battlements
Church
Medieval Earliest part is the nave c.1140
Historical Notes
1140 - 1140
Period Qualifier: 2
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 1
C13th chancel with lancets and East window
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
C15th tower
1885 - 1886
Period Qualifier: 1
Restoration work1885-6, costing over £2000, in memory of Alfred Bell by his daughters, architect John Belcher. South transept rebuilt, north vestry added, chancel arch re-built, with stone spirelet - reroofed and refitted.
Nave
Medieval Nave with plain North and South doorways, c1140.
Historical Notes
1140 - 1140
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
13th Century The chancel is C13th, with lancets at the sides and an east window which may be a bit later.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
15th Century C15th century tower with somewhat projecting parapet
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
Unknown Ashlar South porch
Wall
North and South walls were re-windowed and given battlements
Transept
19th Century South transept rebuilt 1885-6 restoration
Historical Notes
1885 - 1886
Period Qualifier: 1
Vestry
19th Century North vestry added 1885-6 restoration
Historical Notes
1885 - 1886
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel Arch
19th Century Chancel arch rebuilt 1885-6 restoration (resting on canopies with evangelistic symbols).
Historical Notes
1885 - 1886
Period Qualifier: 1
Spire
19th Century Stone spirelet above chancel arch - reroofed and refitted 1885-6 restoration
Historical Notes
1885 - 1886
Period Qualifier: 1
Font (component)
Medieval Large Norman font
Building Materials
Ashlar
Unknown Ashlar South porch
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (component)
Medieval Large Norman font
Chest
A large chest
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument to Henry Southby, 1721
Historical Notes
1721 - 1721
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument to Anthony Southby, 1759
Historical Notes
1759 - 1759
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument to Anne Southby and relict of Anthony, 1770 - a small inscribed urn
Historical Notes
1770 - 1770
Period Qualifier: 2
Lancet Window
13th Century Lancets in the chancel
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 All stained glass by Clayton & Bell
Window
13th Century East chancel window - C13th or may be a bit later. Three lights joined at the top by an arch and tracery.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1256 Hz Weight: 507 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 39654 Tower ID: 12116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1115.5 Hz Weight: 555 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 39655 Tower ID: 12116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1003.5 Hz Weight: 706 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 39656 Tower ID: 12116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 937.5 Hz Weight: 723 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 39657 Tower ID: 12116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 845.5 Hz Weight: 933 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 39658 Tower ID: 12116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 895 Hz Weight: 1015 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Robert Hendley
Dove Bell ID: 39659 Tower ID: 12116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 8 of 8
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 39660 Tower ID: 12116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 195 879
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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.
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