Diameter: 18" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1877
Dove Bell ID: 55813 Tower ID: 21130 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hutton Bonville: St Lawrence, Northallerton
Overview
Grid reference: NZ 336 1
The fabric of the church indicates that it was a Medieval building, possibly of 12th-century origin. However the majority of the fabric dates to building phases in the 17th and 19th century, the latter specifically in 1896 when a thorough restoration took place. The church is small and compact with a single entrance on the south side. The nave and chancel have steeply pitched roofs, the latter marginally lower in height. The chancel roof has a cross finial and at the west end of the nave there is a small gabled bell cote. The north aisle is slightly shorter than the nave and has a lean-to roof tucked beneath the eaves of the nave roof. To the east end of the aisle is a low lean-to boiler house with steps down at the east end, above the boiler house on the chancel roof is a narrow chimney with the appearance of a miniature gabled bellcote.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Contact the parish of Danby Wiske for information.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
3 bay nave, north aisle, chancel and north east boiler house.
Dimensions:
nave c11.5m (37ft) x 5.25m (17ft), chancel 5m (15ft) x 5.25m (17ft)
Footprint of Church buildings: 149 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To the north of the building stand gate posts, remnants of the estate which was apparently demolished in 1962. The church was likely built to serve this adjacent house, known as the Hall. Reference to lands at Hutton Bonville go back to the reign of Henry III and according to VCH were owned by the Conyers line at the end of the 14th century. The manor passed by 1699, via the Neile’s, to the Peirse family who have a vault in the church. In 1874 it was acquired by the Hildyards who are also commemorated in memorials.
The fabric of the church indicates that it was a Medieval building, possibly of 12th-century origin. However the majority of the fabric dates to building phases in the 17th and 19th century, the latter specifically in 1896 when a thorough restoration took place.
Exterior Description
The church is small and compact with a single entrance on the south side. The nave and chancel have steeply pitched roofs, the latter marginally lower in height. The chancel roof has a cross finial and at the west end of the nave there is a small gabled bell cote. The north aisle is slightly shorter than the nave and has a lean-to roof tucked beneath the eaves of the nave roof. To the east end of the aisle is a low lean-to boiler house with steps down at the east end, above the boiler house on the chancel roof is a narrow chimney with the appearance of a miniature gabled bellcote.
The fenestration perhaps best demonstrates the differing phases of work in this building. The east window is Victorian, with three equal lights under a pointed arch with perpendicular tracery and hoodmould. The west window is much smaller, of two equal cusped lights under a square head with label. It matches in style the four windows along the south elevation. The westernmost bay and the chancel window have simple trefoil cusping whereas the remaining nave windows have flatter heads with cinquefoil cusping as does the west window. The chancel window has been much restored and the lights here are pointed. These five windows are perhaps 16th-century in origin but much altered and possibly inserted into earlier fabric.
The aisle has no openings to the north. The west window is Victorian (although slightly earlier in appearance externally); with two equal lights under a pointed arch with a quatrefoil and hoodmould. The east window is of the 17th century and entirely different in style to all others in the building and comprises a rectangular window with mullions and transoms to create six small lights, three over three. This was likely relocated from the chancel during the building of the aisle.
The south doorway is positioned between the westernmost and central bays of the nave and has a simple round headed chamfered arch. It is most likely 17th-century in date. The apex of the western elevation has a small slit opening and slight stepped weatherings beneath the gabled bellcote. There is a distinct mark on one of the stones possibly a scratch dial.
The north east corner of the nave has a pilaster angle buttress probably Norman. The south elevation has a low level plinth which again betrays the medieval origins. The south chancel wall has a clear area of early stonework, likely Norman, flanked by low level buttresses with wide offsets which were presumably introduced later as a support.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
Medieval 3 bay nave
Historical Notes
1100 - 1199
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
Medieval North aisle
Chancel
Medieval
Building Materials
Ashlar
17th - 19th Century The walls are built with locally quarried ashlar stone blocks.
Historical Notes
1600 - 1800
Period Qualifier: 2
Timber
17th - 19th Century Timber roof
Historical Notes
1600 - 1800
Period Qualifier: 2
Stone
17th-19th Century Roofs are covered in stone slates.
Historical Notes
1600 - 1800
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Interior Description
Internally the arcade consists of chamfered pointed arches and octagonal piers. At the east and west the arcade springs from simple corbels. The chancel arch is of the same style but is surprisingly tall. The south and west windows of the nave and chancel all have deep reveals. The nave and aisle are pewed with some space cleared at the west end. The font stands by the doorway and seems likely to be Norman in origin.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th Century Table
Reredos
19th Century Stone wall with integral shelf decorated with floriated stops.
Pulpit
19th Century Four panels with blind tracery detail on each. Open legs continuing panel shape.
Lectern
19th Century Oak book rest with carved tracery work.
Font (component)
Medieval Tub font on round stem - likely Norman in date. Wooden lid.
Stained Glass (window)
19th Century West window of north aisle by Wailes (of Newcastle) c 1860-65, utilising their standard catalogue designs, angels with symbols of the Evangelists.
Pew (component)
19th Century Dark stained pitch pine pews, panelled backs and ends.
Organ (object)
19th Century Harmonium in north aisle, additional console in chancel.
Bells
Diameter: 19.43" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Samuel I Smith 1667
Dove Bell ID: 55814 Tower ID: 21130 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Registers beginning in 1727.
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 336 1
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
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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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
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