Diameter: 20" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Mears & Stainbank
Dove Bell ID: 59814 Tower ID: 23378 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Sibertswold: St Andrew (or Shepherdswell)
Diocese of Canterbury
Church, 606082
http://www.bewsboroughparish.orgOverview
Grid reference: TR 262 477
The earliest reference to a church in Shepherdswell-or Sibertswold to give the village it`s ancient name-was in 944.The present church of St Andrew was dedicated in 1863 and is either the second or fourth on the site (the records differ) .It contains both memorials and materials from earlier times. On the west wall is a drawing of the church demolished to make room for the present one. The Victorian building was designed by Benjamin Ferrey and built at a cost of £1396 by John Bowley of Folkestone. The most striking feature is the well proportioned curved apse, with its five lancet windows and the hanging text. This is a shortened version of the song of the four living creatures in Revelation 4.8. The stained glass windows depict Christ`s ascension into heaven and the other four the writers of the gospels each with his own symbol.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 245 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The earliest reference to a church in Shepherdswell-or Sibertswold to give the village it`s ancient name-was in 944.The present church of St Andrew was dedicated in 1863 and is either the second or fourth on the site (the records differ) .It contains both memorials and materials from earlier times. On the west wall is a drawing of the church demolished to make room for the present one.
The Victorian building was designed by Benjamin Ferrey and built at a cost of £1396 by John Bowley of Folkestone. The most striking feature is the well proportioned curved apse, with its five lancet windows and the hanging text. This is a shortened version of the song of the four living creatures in Revelation 4.8. The stained glass windows depict Christ`s ascension into heaven and the other four the writers of the gospels each with his own symbol.
The bell turret was moved from its original site on the choir side of the apse to its present position at the west end of the church in 1894 because of constant problems with damp. On the gable end there is a St Andrew`s cross set in stone. It was installed in 1988 replacing an identical predecessor which fell during the storms of 1987. The stained glass windows in the body of the building were all donated at different times. The Good Shepherd window commemorates the son of a former incumbent-Ernest Watkins Grubb. The window opposite depicts the comings of the kings and was by Charles Eamer Kempe- a major Victorian stained glass artist. There is a small roundel window commemorating the new millennium.
The font is the third to be installed in modern times. The present font was moved from the redundant church of St Steven`s Tovil and dedicated to the last vicar of Shepherdswell- Hugh Manley Williams.
In 1894 the north transept was enlarged to make a larger vestry.
The various plaques and memorials around the church reflect the life of the people of Shepherdswell- from the earliest in 1660 through the two world wars. On the wall by the lectern is a rare memorial palimpsest. This is a brass plate inscribed on both sides.-it is hinged so both sides can be examined.
The church has received many gifts and memorials. The bell was given as a memorial in 1928; the wrought iron head of the processional cross used to adorn the bell turret of the church school nearby and was given as a memorial in 1958; the wooden cross and candlesticks were made by a parishioner; the crucifix above the choir stalls in 1965.
Interior
Interior Description
The most striking feature is the well proportioned curved apse, with its five lancet windows and the hanging text. This is a shortened version of the song of the four living creatures in Revelation 4.8. The stained glass windows depict Christ`s ascension into heaven and the other four the writers of the gospels each with his own symbol.
The bell turret was moved from its original site on the choir side of the apse to its present position at the west end of the church in 1894 because of constant problems with damp. On the gable end there is a St Andrew`s cross set in stone. It was installed in 1988 replacing an identical predecessor which fell during the storms of 1987. The stained glass windows in the body of the building were all donated at different times. The Good Shepherd window commemorates the son of a former incumbent-Ernest Watkins Grubb. The window opposite depicts the comings of the kings and was by Charles Eamer Kempe- a major Victorian stained glass artist. There is a small roundel window commemorating the new millennium. The font is the third to be installed in modern times. The present font was moved from the redundant church of St Steven`s Tovil and dedicated to the last vicar of Shepherdswell- Hugh Manley Williams. In 1894 the north transept was enlarged to make a larger vestry. The various plaques and memorials around the church reflect the life of the people of Shepherdswell- from the earliest in 1660 through the two world wars. On the wall by the lectern is a rare memorial palimpsest. This is a brass plate inscribed on both sides.-it is hinged so both sides can be examined. The church has received many gifts and memorials. The bell was given as a memorial in 1928; the wrought iron head of the processional cross used to adorn the bell turret of the church school nearby and was given as a memorial in 1958; the wooden cross and candlesticks were made by a parishioner; the crucifix above the choir stalls in 1965.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 262 477
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.
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
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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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