Nominal: 1466 Hz Weight: 270 lbs Diameter: 22.63" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1947
Dove Bell ID: 55455 Tower ID: 20930 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Holbeach Fen: St John
Overview
Grid reference: TF 349 183
Holbeach Fen is a fenland settlement and area in the South Holland district of southern Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 3 miles (5 km) south from Holbeach and 3 miles north-west from Sutton St James. St John’s chapel of ease was erected in 1840 by Robert Eliot of Fleet on land donated by Algernon Percy Banks St. Maur, 14th Duke of Somerset KG, and by subscription, including a gift of £800 from Bishop John Kaye of Lincoln (Bishop of Lincoln 1827 -1853). Brick built in Early English style it was described by Pevsner in 1964 as consisting of a nave, short chancel, lancet windows, bellcote and shallow porch. Holbeach Fen had become an ecclesiastical parish on 28th June 1867. The church can seat 200 people. The register dates from 1867. In 1909 the living consisted of a Vicarage with a net yearly value of £265; including 14 acres of Glebe land with residence, in the gift of the Bishop of Lincoln. In 1909 the incumbent was Rev. Harold Eaton Curtis. A nineteenth century church built as the "church on the fen" for local people for whom the four and a half mile journey to Holbeach was not possible. It is a simple structure of brick and slate consisting of a single entry door, a nave containing pews on both north and south sides with a chancel at the east end. There is a small vestry which protrudes out of the south side of the nave near to which is an electric organ behind the clergy seat and opposite which are two rows of choir stalls in front of the pulpit. The grounds consist of a large frontage with pathway which served as the historical burial ground until 1977 and a small rear area. To the west end near to the entry door is now a cremated remains area whilst there are four trees, two oaks and two sycamores upon which there are tree preservation orders.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 349 183
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.
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