Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 60550 Tower ID: 23756 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Staverton: St Paul
Overview
Grid reference: ST 854 608
This late Georgian Gothick church of stone is located in an ancient churchyard at the northern edge of the old village of Staverton, with 'new' Staverton, a mix of Between the Wars housing and newer developments, stretching beyond this to the south with a marina development. The Medieval chapel-of-ease (first mentioned 1535) was 'enlarged', in fact it would appear totally rebuilt, with the help of donations from the ICBS and local families in 1824-6.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
3-bay nave, south porch, short chancel, north vestry, west tower.
Dimensions:
Nave 13m long, 8m wide.
Footprint of Church buildings: 166 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Staverton is mentioned in the Domesday Book and was a small farming community until the 19th century, grouped around a historic mill and bridge. The Medieval chapel-of-ease (first mentioned 1535) was 'enlarged', in fact it would appear totally rebuilt, with the help of donations from the ICBS and local families in 1824-6. A Buckler painting of the old church exists. The south porch and north vestry were added in the 1860s. No architect is recorded for either episode.
Exterior Description
This modest but charming church is late Georgian in date. The short two-stage west tower has no string courses or other definition. It has a shouldered west doorway with plank door, 3-light depressed-arched window over, belfry stage with 2-light pointed louvred windows, shallow saddleback roof with coped verges and cross weather vane.
The other gables also have coped verges with cross finials. The nave is taller than the chancel, and has a 3-light depressed-arched window either side of the south porch, three such windows to the north wall. The chancel has a 3-light depressed Tudor-arched window in the east wall. Small gabled north vestry with paired shouldered lights and corbelled stone stack.
The gabled porch has a moulded pointed outer doorway with hoodmould and cross over, lancets to side. Inside there are stone benches, Depressed-arched doorway with double panelled doors into nave, collar rafter roof.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
19th century 3-bay nave
Porch
19th century south porch later addition
Chancel
19th century short chancel
Vestry
19th century north vestry later addition
Tower (component)
19th century west tower
Building Materials
Limestone
19th century dressed limestone
Welsh Slate
19th century roofs
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is plain and white-washed, probably concealing Victorian texts, one survives over the east window. The nave has an arched barrel-vaulted ceiling with moulded stone cornice. Plain but attractive pews with squared ends and brass umbrella holders and drip trays. Flagged floors under red carpet. Moulded depressed-arched tower arch and similar arch to sanctuary, the latter flanked by pointed brass Commandment tablets.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th century Altar table with turned legs, much altered but possibly Jacobean in origin.
Reredos
19th century curtain
Pulpit
19th century Hexagonal oak pulpit with steps, plain panels
Lectern
19th century Brass eagle
Font (component)
19th century Plainly moulded hexagonal limestone font
Stained Glass (window)
19th century East window with Christ healing, above this the Ascension, flanked by symbols of the Evangelists. Dedicated in memory of Elizabeth Hargreaves died 1887. Quite possibly by Wm Worral & Co.
Organ (component)
20th century two manual pipe organ built by a Mr Gallaway in 1953, installed 1966
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Registers dating from 1673.
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 854 608
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
Sources
Showing 8 entries of 8 View All
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.