Diameter: 21.63" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Waylett 1723
Dove Bell ID: 62666 Tower ID: 24979 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Woolavington: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SU 946 162
St. Peter is a small, simple Early English church built of rubble with stone dressings to the quoins, doorways windows and copings.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel, south transept, north lean-to aisle of two bays and a bell-cote for one bell on the western gable of the nave.
Description of Archaeology and History
A mediaeval church, which underwent extensive restoration in the 19th century. This may have been carried out by G. E. Street (Lavington Church, Sussex, is mentioned in the list of Restorations and Additions by G. E. Street in 'Memoirs of G. E. Street R.A.' by A. E. Street, page 304) but Canon Clarke attributes the work to James Park Harrison, c.1849. In 1937 the church was re-roofed and re-fitted.
Exterior Description
St. Peter is a small, simple Early English church built of rubble with stone dressings to the quoins, doorways windows and copings. The extensive restorations of the mid-19th century have made it difficult to distinguish between the original and more modern features, particularly from the outside. Externally the most striking feature is the large expance of steeply pitched tile roof.
Interior
Interior Description
Evidence of the church's ancient foundations is more obvious inside. The north aisle, north arcade and the chancel arch seem to be the oldest parts of the church: the north aisle has narrow lancets set in deep reveals and the arcade is of two chamfered orders on octagonal stone piers and abaci, the inner chamfer continuing in the respond with its own shaft and abacus. In contrast with the tall, wide arcades is the squat chancel arch - the great expanse of whitened wall between the arch and the roof members, the high arcades and the lofty arch leading to the south transept create an impression of spaciousness. The walls are plastered and whitened and the floor is of stone flags.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Neo-Norman
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 946 162
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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