Nominal: 674 Hz Weight: 1869 lbs Diameter: 46.25" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1887
Dove Bell ID: 1549 Tower ID: 12618 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Chilham: St Mary
Diocese of Canterbury
Church, 606029
http://www.kingswoodbenefice.co.uk/Overview
Grid reference: TR 68 536
St Mary’s Chilham is a Grade I Listed building and features in Simon Jenkins book on the Best Churches of England. It most notable features are the fine collection of monuments to previous owners of the Castle. The Nave, Tower and Transepts, and South Porch date from the 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries, while the Chancel and Chapels date from the 19th Century. Originally the Church had two monumental Chapels to the former owners of the Castle which were demolished in the 19th Century to make way for a new 3 bay Chancel. When the Church was re-ordered in the 19th Century, a large amount of rebuilding took place and a new pew arrangement was established in the Church.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Live music and concerts Regular choir Accessible parking available Visitor toilets and parking available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 747 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St Mary’s Chilham is a Grade I Listed Church. The Nave, Tower and Transepts, and South Porch date from the 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries, while the Chancel and Chapels date from the 19th Century. Originally the Church had two monumental Chapels to the former owners of the Castle which were demolished in the 19th Century to make way for a new 3 bay Chancel. The original monuments were relocated into the new construction which was designed by David Branden, an architect from London, who was also responsible for renovation works at Chilham Castle around the same time.
Exterior Description
It is Believed that the south side was refaced in flint, probably by David Brandon, and two buttresses added, whereas the side walls were left in their medieval condition.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
14th Century
Chancel
19th Century
Porch
15th Century
Chapel (monument)
Medieval
Building Materials
Brick
Victorian
Flint
Victorian
Interior
Interior Description
The Chancel and its roofs dates from between 1863 and 1864 and as well as a set of monuments, contains two windows by Kemp & Co dating from the early 20th Century.
When the Church was re-ordered in the 19th Century, a large amount of rebuilding took place and a new pew arrangement was established in the Church. The pews have remained largely unaltered in the main Nave and aisles, but under a recent faculty the organ has been moved for the third time in its history back into the North Transept.
Fixtures and fittings
Organ (object)
Located in North Transept
Pew (object)
19th Century Pews unaltered since in main Nave and aisles
Stained Glass (window)
20th Century by Kemp & Co
Bells
Nominal: 1354 Hz Weight: 579 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 15754 Tower ID: 12618 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 690 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 15755 Tower ID: 12618 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1133 Hz Weight: 761 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 15756 Tower ID: 12618 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1012 Hz Weight: 812 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1810
Dove Bell ID: 15757 Tower ID: 12618 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1912
Dove Bell ID: 15758 Tower ID: 12618 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1148 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Lester & Pack 1760
Dove Bell ID: 15759 Tower ID: 12618 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 759 Hz Weight: 1512 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Lester & Pack 1760
Dove Bell ID: 15760 Tower ID: 12618 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 68 536
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.
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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