Nominal: 604 Hz Weight: 1887 lbs Diameter: 48" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William III & Richard II Purdue 1663
Dove Bell ID: 1041 Tower ID: 12098 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Brinkworth: St Michael & All Angels
Diocese of Bristol
Church, 605193
http://www.woodbridgegroup.co.uk/Brinkworth.phpOverview
Grid reference: SU 12 844
Anglican Parish Church. C14 origin (chancel), C15 and thorough 1889 restoration.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 373 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Cotswold Archaeology carried out a watching brief in 2008. Graveyard soils comprised of mid grey brown sandy clays were identified, with small quantities of disarticulated human bones. No other features of archaeological interest were observed.
C14 origin (chancel), C15 and thorough 1889 restoration.
Exterior Description
The church of ST. MICHAEL, so called in 1763 but St. Peter's in 1248 and 1512, is built of stone rubble with ashlar dressings and has a chancel, an aisled nave with south porch, and a west tower. The church which stood in 1151 may have been rebuilt in the late 12th century or early 13th. The east wall of the south aisle, which contains part of a blocked lancet window, and that of the north aisle are of that period and suggest that the church was cruciform. The chancel and chancel arch were rebuilt in the 14th century, and in the 15th the tower was built, possibly to replace a central tower. The south aisle, standing in the 15th century, and the nave were rebuilt, and the north aisle and the porch built, in the early 16th century. In the early 18th a west gallery was built (fn. 257) and, possibly then, the nave was fitted with box pews. (fn. 258) In 1879 the chancel was rebuilt in 14th-century style. The entire church was restored, and the area below the gallery enclosed to form a baptistery, under the direction of C. E. Ponting in 1902–3. The pulpit, altar table, and font cover were placed in the church in the 1630s.
the west doorway is 15th century with a hoodmould and a three light 15th century window above
Interior
Interior Description
Pulpit: Elegant 1630 wooden pulpit supported on carved gryphons and lions and with backboard framed by a carved lion and unicorn; hexagonal tester. An Inscription Reads "Woe unto me if I preach not the Gospel, Anno Domini 1630."
Communion Table: The Oak Communion table of 1633 features carved balusters and round-arched arcading.
Bells: The original 5 bells were cast by William & Richard Purdue in 1663. This was augmented in 1925, by a new treble cast by Mears & Stainbank to commemorate Thirty Years of Canon Livingstone's incumbancy.
Organ: The organ built in 1910 is by Captain Lindsay Gerrard. It sits in an18th century gallery.
Font: The font is early fourteenth century font and is a batistry, under the gallery. It has an octagonal base and a bowl with a late 16th century pyramidal wooden cover.
Fixtures and fittings
Pulpit
1630 wooden pulpit supported on carved gryphons and lions and with backboard framed by a carved lion and unicorn; hexagonal tester. An Inscription Reads "Woe unto me if I preach not the Gospel, Anno Domini 1630."
Table
1633 The Oak Communion table of 1633 features carved balusters and round-arched arcading
Organ (object)
1910 The organ built in 1910 is one of the finest examples by Captain Lindsay Gerrard. It sits in a fine 18th century gallery.
Font (object)
14th Century The font is early fourteenth century font and is a batistry, under the gallery. It has an octagonal base and a bowl with a late 16th century pyramidal wooden cover.
Bells
Nominal: 1023 Hz Weight: 733 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1924
Dove Bell ID: 13089 Tower ID: 12098 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 906 Hz Weight: 905 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William III & Richard II Purdue 1663
Dove Bell ID: 13090 Tower ID: 12098 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 816 Hz Weight: 929 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William III & Richard II Purdue 1663
Dove Bell ID: 13091 Tower ID: 12098 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 752 Hz Weight: 902 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by William III & Richard II Purdue 1663
Dove Bell ID: 13092 Tower ID: 12098 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 662 Hz Weight: 1243 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William III & Richard II Purdue 1663
Dove Bell ID: 13093 Tower ID: 12098 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 12 844
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
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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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