Gayton-le-Marsh Wold Marsh: St George
Overview
Grid reference: TF 425 841
The west tower is the feature of the present church with most architectural significance, and it is a landmark for some distance around. The tower is of green sandstone, Perpendicular, and of three principal stages with tracery in the belfry stage and a large west window. The remainder of the mediaeval church presumably fell into disrepair and was rebuilt, unsympathetically, in red brick with stone window tracery in 1847; the roof coverings are of slate.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, with north aisle and chapel, chancel, west tower, and south porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
The remainder of the mediaeval church (except the tower) presumably fell into disrepair and was rebuilt, unsympathetically, in red brick with stone window tracery in 1847; the roof coverings are of slate. The church appears to have been rebuilt on its earlier scale, but the combination of poor materials and indifferent detailing make a striking contrast with the tower.
Exterior Description
The west tower is the feature of the present church with most architectural significance, and it is a landmark for some distance around. The tower is of green sandstone, Perpendicular, and of three principal stages with tracery in the belfry stage and a large west window; the four corner gargoyles project prominently from above the belfry stage, and the 18th century repairs in brick to the four buttresses add colour and texture to what would otherwise be an unrelieved performance in greenstone. The arch towards the nave is unusually high.
Interior
Interior Description
Interior walls are rendered.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Circular, Perpendicular, on a moulded octagonal stem.
Lectern
Mahogany, date uncertain
Pulpit
Mahogany, date uncertain
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 425 841
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.
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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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