Nominal: 657 Hz Weight: 2128 lbs Diameter: 46.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1727
Dove Bell ID: 4430 Tower ID: 14301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Mark: Holy Cross
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601058
http://markchurch.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: ST 380 478
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 572 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
15th Century Tower of ‘West Mendip’ type which Canon Clarke notes that the architectural historian Wickham ascribes to c1380-1440. Pinnacles, pierced parapet, and 3 2-light belfry windows (the side ones blank) with pinnacles between. On north side, below, a blank window and 2 niches.
Historical Notes
1380 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
14th-15th Century
Historical Notes
1380 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower built
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 1
South side of the earlier church was enlarged in the C14th with a short aisle and chapel
1472 - 1498
Period Qualifier: 1
North aisle, north chapel, arcade and probably porch built and chancel remodelled
1875 - 1875
Period Qualifier: 1
Church restored
1903 - 1904
Period Qualifier: 1
Walls skinned and roof de-plastered in Victorian restoration work
Aisle
14th Century South aisle a C14th enlargement
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
14th Century South chapel a C14th enlargement
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
15th Century 6 bay North aisle and chapel late C15th - in a window are the arms of John Gunthorpe, who was Dean of Wells 1472-98.
Historical Notes
1472 - 1498
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
15th Century North aisle and chapel late C15th - in a window are the arms of John Gunthorpe, who was Dean of Wells 1472-98.
Historical Notes
1472 - 1498
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
15th Century North arcade with small 4-leaves on the capitals
Historical Notes
1472 - 1498
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
15th Century North porch - South porch now a vestry. 2 terracotta lions in front
Historical Notes
1472 - 1498
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
15th Century Chancel rebuilt/remodeled in the Perpendicular
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Wall
Walls skinned and roof de-plastered in Victorian restoration work
Historical Notes
1903 - 1904
Period Qualifier: 1
Walls skinned
Roof
Walls skinned and roof de-plastered in Victorian restoration work
Historical Notes
1903 - 1904
Period Qualifier: 1
Roof de-plastered
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Statue
Two terracotta lions in front of the porch, purchased by a former incumbent in Belgium
Screen
17th Century Screens to the chancel (with panels of 1634) and west of the chapel, painted blue
Historical Notes
1634 - 1634
Period Qualifier: 1
Screen panels
Decorative Features
17th Century Royal arms 1660
Historical Notes
1660 - 1660
Period Qualifier: 2
Bench (seat)
18th Century 18th-century seats
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 Two stained glass windows by William Wailes in the South chapel
Stained Glass (window)
15th Century C15th glass in West window of North aisle showing fragments of saints
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Door
14th-16th Century South door with Perpendicular tracery
Bells
Nominal: 1325 Hz Weight: 615 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1947
Dove Bell ID: 30589 Tower ID: 14301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1247 Hz Weight: 675 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1947
Dove Bell ID: 30590 Tower ID: 14301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1120.5 Hz Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Thomas Bayley 1760
Dove Bell ID: 30591 Tower ID: 14301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 990 Hz Weight: 722 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1910
Dove Bell ID: 30592 Tower ID: 14301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 881.5 Hz Weight: 841 lbs Diameter: 35.88" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1910
Dove Bell ID: 30593 Tower ID: 14301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 825.5 Hz Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1727
Dove Bell ID: 30594 Tower ID: 14301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 737 Hz Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1860
Dove Bell ID: 30595 Tower ID: 14301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 380 478
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.
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