Weight: 297 lbs Diameter: 23.88" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas Norris 1639
Dove Bell ID: 54472 Tower ID: 20377 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Grantham: The Epiphany, Earlesfield
Overview
Grid reference: SK 899 353
The Epiphany church is situated within a residential area with 1930s housing to north and east. It was built in 1976 to replace a temporary wooden hut on the same site. It used pre-fabricated concrete panels on a stainless steel structure with timber boarding in places. The building has a simple plan with single-storey flat-roofed extensions to the north and south sides of a gabled main hall which is orientated east-west. The horizontal roofline along the north side is interrupted by the pitched roof of the north porch.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Rectangular. North porch with function room to east and bathrooms and kitchen to west. Main worship space orientated east-west within the centre of the building. Meeting room, office and children's room along southern wall.
Dimensions:
(Approximate) Worship space - 16m (52.5ft) x 10m (33ft)
Description of Archaeology and History
The Epiphany was constructed in 1976 replacing an existing temporary wooden hut on the site. The cost of construction was met by contributions from the congregation. The church underwent some redecoration in 2009 when the worship space was refurbished to incorporate vestries to either side of the altar behind wood panelling.
The Lincolnshire Heritage Environment Record shows a number of Roman and Medieval finds within an area south of The Epiphany. There are additional records relating to former industrial sites along Dysart Road, north of the church. The archaeological potential for the immediate site is however considered low.
Exterior Description
The Epiphany was constructed using pre-fabricated concrete panels on a stainless steel structure with stained and painted timber boarding to the gables and beneath windows forming vertical panels. White crosses are situated over the east gable and north door.
The building has a simple plan with single-storey flat-roofed extensions to the north and south sides of a gabled main hall which is orientated east-west. The horizontal roofline along the north side is interrupted by the pitched roof of the north porch.
Building Fabric and Features
Porch
20th century north
Church
20th century main worship space
Church Hall
20th century within main building, provides access to multiple rooms
Building Materials
Concrete
20th century panel walls
Steel
20th century wall reinforcement
Wood
20th century stained wood boarding to gables and fascias and wood-framed windows
Tile
20th century concrete tile roof
Interior
Interior Description
Entry to the building is from the north through wood door with glazed panels which leads into a hall off which access can be gained to various rooms.
The ancillary rooms are simply decorated with linoleum floors, painted walls and suspended ceilings. The main worship space has a wood strip floor with carpet to aisles and sanctuary. The altar is raised on two steps and the east wall panelled in wood. Above the altar four rectangular windows (with plain glass) pierce the wall whilst the west wall has a greater area of plain glass. The roof is pitched and lined with suspended panels.
The seating consists of modern upholstered metal framed chairs and some plastic chairs. The bell is of 1639 by Thomas Norris recorded as having come from Great Humby Chapel, to the south east of Grantham. Mounted on a detached wooden tripod structure to the south-east corner of the church.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 899 353
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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