Nominal: 941 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Tobias III Norris 1697
Dove Bell ID: 6289 Tower ID: 12350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stamford: St George
Diocese of Lincoln
Church, 621026
http://www.stgeorgeschurch.netOverview
Grid reference: TF 32 70
St George's Church is a Grade I listed building. It is one of Stamford’s Medieval churches dating from the late C12th. Surrounded by its small graveyard and C18th buildings, it is a short walk from the town centre.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 410 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St George's is one of Stamford’s Medieval churches dating from the late C12th. A major benefactor of the church was William Bruges (1375–1450), first Garter King of Arms who is buried in the church. St George's claims to be the original church of the Order of the Garter.
The church's tower was probably built in the early 13th Century when the first rector was ordained and is mostly original except the top section, which was rebuilt in the 17th century. The nave has some of the original 13th Century columns as well as 14th and 15th century expansions. The interior of the church was subject to Victorian restoration when pews were removed, a new pulpit built, and the floor re-laid.
There has been a church here since the C13th, although the present building is C15th, when wealthy merchant Sir William Bruges donated a considerable amount of money to extend the church with a clerestory, new roof, windows, furnishings and vestments. The tower is unusual as it is rectangular rather than square and was rebuilt in the C17th. The transepts and side aisles were sensitively restored in the C19th to the original style, when the population of Stamford was growing rapidly. With its battlemented roof line, it is an impressive building.
Exterior Description
It is built using limestone including some Barnack stone with lead roofs.
Interior
Interior Description
The nave has some of the original 13th Century columns as well as 14th and 15th century expansions. The interior of the church was subject to Victorian restoration when pews were removed, a new pulpit built, and the floor re-laid.
Plan consists of Chancel with N vestry and S organ chamber and porch, nave with N and S aisles and N and S transeptal chapels. W tower enclosed within the W end of the aisles.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with cast iron posted frame located in Tower made by ThomasRayment from Stamford in 1792
Historical Notes
1792 - 1792
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1213 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by Thomas II Eayre 1761
Dove Bell ID: 40172 Tower ID: 12350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1154 Hz Weight: 420 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by Edward Arnold 1777
Dove Bell ID: 40173 Tower ID: 12350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1107 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Edward Arnold 1797
Dove Bell ID: 40174 Tower ID: 12350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 32 70
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.
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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