Nominal: 1213 Hz Weight: 683 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Robert I Newcombe
Dove Bell ID: 406 Tower ID: 13921 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Barholm: St Martin
Overview
Grid reference: TF 90 109
The ancient church of St. Martin's, Barholme with Stowe, a grade I listed building. This Saxon church has been rebuilt over the centuries.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 278 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
This Saxon church has been rebuilt over the centuries, a blocked Saxon doorway and the font survive.
Exterior Description
The Norman doorway arch and interior arcading are well preserved. The tower, built on Saxon foundations in 1648, bears the inscription,"was ever such a thing/ since the creation/ a new steeple built in/ the time of vexation." The belfry stage was added by Rev'd William Turner 1855, he is responsible for much refurbishment.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
1648 Built on Saxon foundations bears the inscription ,"was ever such a thing/ since the creation/ a new steeple built in/ the time of vexation."
Belfry
1855 The belfry stage was added by Rev'd William Turner 1855
Interior
Interior Description
The wood carvings were all installed during the incumbency of Rev'd Henry Fortescue Ostrehan (1909-26). Of note are the angels holding shields of the instruments of Christ's passion in the chancel roof.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
20th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by JohnSmith from Derby
Historical Notes
1919 - 1919
Period Qualifier: 2
Carving
1909 The wood carvings were all installed during the incumbency of Rev'd Henry Fortescue Ostrehan (1909-26). Of note are the angels holding shields of the instruments of Christ's passion in the chancel roof.
Bells
Nominal: 1434.5 Hz Weight: 337 lbs Diameter: 24.38" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 9766 Tower ID: 13921 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1285 Hz Weight: 423 lbs Diameter: 26.25" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Robert I Newcombe
Dove Bell ID: 9767 Tower ID: 13921 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 90 109
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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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