Nominal: 841 Hz Weight: 1108 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1901
Dove Bell ID: 4845 Tower ID: 15703 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Newton: St Botolph
Diocese of Lincoln
Festival Church, 621231
https://www.parishofsouthlafford.org/Overview
Grid reference: TF 47 362
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 312 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The Domesday Book of 1086 records there was a church here at the time of Edward the Confessor, but the earliest visible evidence is a Norman shaft and capital to be seen inside the base of the tower.
Exterior Description
Most of the building dates from the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries and was much restored in 1869 when the entire roof and roofing timbers were replaced and much of the South aisle wall was rebuilt.
Interior
Interior Description
The old rood stair and original chancel arch were dismantled in 1869 and a new chancel arch was built. The present pulpit as erected on the site of the rood stair. The old pews were replaced and the glass in the East windows was given the patron of the living, Sir Glynne Earle Welby, who also supported the restoration financially. In the chancel there is a founder’s tomb niche of the early 14th century but the effigy was lost at some time after 1800. All the evidence points to it being the tomb of William Helmswell, the Rector who rebuild the chancel at the beginning of the 14th century. Until the mid 17th century there was a window in the chancel bearing his name and the date 1308. Fragments of this glass inscription can be seen in the coloured glass fragments which surround the plain glass in the windows in the south wall of the chantry chapel.
The aisle arcades with their octagonal shafts are early English: above the responds of the aisle arches are four carved mediaeval heads looking down into the nave. Those looking to the north are probably of the Norman Lord and Lady, while those looking south are probably villagers of the time. The piscine in the chantry is decorated with three more mediaeval heads. In the floor of the North aisle partly covered by the organ are the tomb slabs of two Pells who were prominent villagers in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The Saville memorial in the South wall of the chantry chapel was erected by a member of the family who held the manor here in the 16th and 17th centuries. There are five bells in the Belfry: one bears the date 1596 while three of the other bells were cast from two 17th century bells. The last bell was added in memory of the rector, Thomas Todd, who devoted much time, money and thought to the 1867 restoration of the church.
Bells
Nominal: 1262 Hz Weight: 421 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1904
Dove Bell ID: 32750 Tower ID: 15703 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1122 Hz Weight: 580 lbs Diameter: 29.06" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1901
Dove Bell ID: 32751 Tower ID: 15703 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1051.5 Hz Weight: 585 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1901
Dove Bell ID: 32752 Tower ID: 15703 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 946 Hz Weight: 642 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Richard Holdfield 1596
Dove Bell ID: 32753 Tower ID: 15703 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 47 362
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
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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