Nominal: 729 Hz Weight: 1382 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1619
Dove Bell ID: 5861 Tower ID: 16019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Sandhurst: St Nicholas
Diocese of Canterbury
Church, 606241
https://stnicholassandhurst.org/Overview
Grid reference: TQ 790 273
St Nicholas’ Church is listed Grade II* as a building of outstanding architectural importance. There are also three Grade II listed chest tombs and a listed mounting block. St Nicholas’ Church has important 14th century fabric and outstanding 15th century glass. The building makes an important contribution to the landscape and is an integral part of the wider community.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 459 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
It is generally assumed that there was a church at Sandhurst in the 11th century but there is no standing fabric from this period. It is suggested however that the setting out of the present nave arcades reflects a Norman building. The earliest surviving fabric in the present building is the 13th century nave clerestory but this sits above north and south arcades that date from the 14th century. It is clear that St Nicholas’ Church was substantially rebuilt in the 14th century. In addition to the nave arcades and aisles, the chancel and western tower were also rebuilt. The western tower is generally accepted to have been reduced in height either by removing the top of the tower or it has lost a spire. In the 15th century the aisles received new windows and some of the church roof structures date from this period. In addition, the Betherinden Chapel to the north of the chancel was constructed. St Nicholas’ Church underwent a significant and extensive restoration at the hands of the architect R H Carpenter in 1875. This restoration included the substantial rebuilding of the chancel, new seating and replacement of a significant amount of exterior window details. The north porch also dates from 1875.
Interior
Interior Description
The fine octagonal 14th century font is now tucked up against one of the western piers of the tower, having been placed in this position in 1875. St Nicholas’ Church has some important medieval glass. The east window of the south aisle has important 15th century stained glass depicting St Michael weighing souls. In the adjacent south window is contemporary glass depicting a priest and an abbess. In addition, other fragments survive. In the arcade of the Betherinden Chapel leading into the chancel is a 17th century timber beam with details of churchwardens. St Nicholas has a ring of six bells, one of which is dated 1460-1485 by John Kebyll and three bells by Joseph Hatch, two from 1607 and one from 1619. The other bells are dated 1913 and 1931. The medieval bell remains in the base of the tower and was replaced in 1962 by John Taylor.
Bells
Nominal: 1226 Hz Weight: 610 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1931
Dove Bell ID: 38009 Tower ID: 16019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1091 Hz Weight: 657 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1607
Dove Bell ID: 38010 Tower ID: 16019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 971 Hz Weight: 760 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1607
Dove Bell ID: 38011 Tower ID: 16019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 918 Hz Weight: 1042 lbs Diameter: 36.63" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1913
Dove Bell ID: 38012 Tower ID: 16019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 818 Hz Weight: 1121 lbs Diameter: 38.63" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Kebyll
Dove Bell ID: 38013 Tower ID: 16019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 790 273
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
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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