Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1819
Dove Bell ID: 58707 Tower ID: 22724 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Pensford: St Thomas A Becket
Diocese of Bath & Wells
CCT Church, 601312
http://https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-thomas-pensford.htmlOverview
Grid reference: ST 618 636
The mediaeval tower is obviously the most significant part of the building. It is of three stages, with diagonal buttresses and small set-back parapet with pierced cross-loops. The squat pyramidal roof is slated and modern.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, nave with no separate chancel, south aisle, north and south porches.
Description of Archaeology and History
The tower is 14th century; the nave and south aisle were rebuilt in 1869 by C.E. Giles.
Exterior Description
The mediaeval tower is obviously the most significant part of the building. It is of three stages, with diagonal buttresses and small set-back parapet with pierced cross-loops. The squat pyramidal roof is slated and modern. The west doorway, with a two-centred arch of fine moulding, may be pre-15th century. Immediately above it is a 19th century Perpendicular-style window; the windows in the top storey are of two lights, rather eccentric, and probably 15th century. A half-hexagonal stair-turret rises in the angle of the tower and south aisle. The nave and, south aisle have buttresses which correspond to the arcade inside and are roofed with slate, topped with crested ridge-tiles. The east window is Decorated revival of a flimsy variety, with an oculus surmounting the centre light.
Interior
Interior Description
Again, the interior is most interesting for its mediaeval work. Inside the tower is an elaborate tierceron vault with a very large central opening and four moulded stone loop-holes - presumably for the bell ropes. There is now only one bell in situ, and the bell-cage appears to be ancient. The nave is of four bays with a south arcade in the Perpendicular style, the piers having four shafts with hollow-moulded centres. The roof is of the open-rafteredkind, with scissors braces, with curved and painted braces over the choir to distinguishit from the nave; there is no chancel arch.
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
14th C
Maker
Pickford
Date
14th C
Visit
CD 9/89
Description
OFJ
1
Jurisdiction
Churches Conservation Trust
Number of Bells
Material
Oak
Pulpit
Early 17th Century
Hexagonal with carved and moulded panels in two tiers - the upper tier arcaded and the lower with scrolled flowers growing from vases.
Font (object)
19th Century
Perpendicular
Clock
c. 18th Century
With lozenge-shaped face, facing east
Bells
Diameter: 18" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1819
Dove Bell ID: 58708 Tower ID: 22724 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 618 636
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.
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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.
Further information
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