Nominal: 820 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by George I Oldfield 1627
Dove Bell ID: 2560 Tower ID: 10563 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Fenton: All Saints
Diocese of Lincoln
Festival Church, 621251
http://www.claypolebenefice.org/Overview
Grid reference: SK 878 506
Encircled by farm buildings, and forming an attractive group with the manor house. The most striking feature of the exterior is the tall Perpendicular west tower of grey ashlar, with its crocheted spire and square corner pinnacles - a landmark for miles around; below the parapet of the tower is a frieze decorated with a cusped lozenge pattern.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower and spire, nave with north and south aisles, chancel and north chancel chapel, south porch.
Footprint of Church buildings: 238 m²
Exterior Description
The most striking feature of the exterior is the tall Perpendicular west tower of grey ashlar, with its crocheted spire and square corner pinnacles - a landmark for miles around; below the parapet of the tower is a frieze decorated with a cusped lozenge pattern. The walls of the aisles are of local ironstone with Ancaster stone bands. The north aisle has a plain, single-chamfered Transitional doorway. The chancel, which is wide in proportion to its length, was rebuilt in 1838 and has a square headed east window.
Building Materials
Ashlar
Grey ashlar tower
Ironstone
Local, aisle walls
Ancaster Stone
Banding on the aisle walls
Interior
Interior Description
The north arcade is Norman, of two bays, with a strong central round pier having square abaci and scalloped capitals; the south arcade and north chapel are probably 13th century-the south arcade of three bays, with octagonal piers and double-chamfered arches.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Medieval
Screen
Chancel
Perpendicular, with single-light divisions.
Screen
North chapel
Perpendicular, with single-light divisions.
Rail
18th Century
Table
Jacobean
Pulpit
Perpendicular, with arched panels.
Bells
Nominal: 975 Hz Diameter: 32.25" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Seliok
Dove Bell ID: 20969 Tower ID: 10563 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 903 Hz Diameter: 33" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1596
Dove Bell ID: 20970 Tower ID: 10563 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 878 506
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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