Weight: 868 lbs Diameter: 35.13" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Robert Patrick 1786
Dove Bell ID: 5330 Tower ID: 14649 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Pitstone: St Mary
Diocese of Oxford
CCT Church, 927017
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Grid reference: SP 942 149
The font and a number of early fragments suggest that there was a church here in Norman times, but the chancel was rebuilt, and a north chapel added in the mid 13th century. Before the end of the century north and south aisles were added but, early in the 15th century, the south arcade was destroyed, and the south aisle thrown into the nave; at the same time the north arcade was rebuilt. The west tower also dates from the 15th century and the south porch from the 19th century (though this incorporates much earlier material).
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Churches Conservation Trust
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Long chancel with north chapel and a vestry further east, nave with north aisle, west tower and south porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
The font and a number of early fragments suggest that there was a church here in Norman times but the chancel was rebuilt and a north chapel added in the mid 13th century. Before the end of the century north and south aisles were added but, early in the 15th century, the south arcade was destroyed, and the south aisle thrown into the nave; at the same time the north arcade was rebuilt. The west tower also dates from the 15th century and the south porch from the 19th century (though this incorporates much earlier material).
Exterior Description
The church is built of Ivinghoe stone with external rendering of cement. The roofings are of copper, with the exception of the south porch which is roofed in slate, and the tower and stair turret roofs which have roof coverings of lead, Most of the fenestration dates from the 15th century, including the east window (c.1420) of three cinquefoiled lights with tracery, set in a two-centred head. Two 13th century lancets survive in the wall of the north aisle. Between these is a late 13th century doorway, now blocked up. The west tower is of three stages with a quarter octagonal stair turret at the north-east angle, diagonal buttresses at the west angles and an embattled parapet.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
14th Century
There are fragments of 14th century glass in the tracery of the north-east window of the chancel chapel.
Stained Glass
1893
East window
Interior
Interior Description
The interior walls are plastered and yellow-washed (the piers and arches whitened). The north arcade, of octagonal columns with moulded capitals and bases, dates from the 15th century rebuilding but the arcade between the chancel and north chapel and the chancel arch are 13th century, the chancel arch being of two chamfered orders and the north chancel arcade having an octagonal pier and responds and mature stiff leaf capitals comparablewith those at Ivinghoe. The roofs are all timber beam; that of the chancel is modern except for three late 15th century king-post trusses, but those of the north chapel, nave and north aisle are all 15th century.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Early 17th Century
Communion table with plain turned columnar legs.
Rail
17th - Early 18th Century
Communion rails with slender balusters.
Font (object)
1150
Of stone, with circular cup-shaped bowl, fluted, with a band of coarse foliated ornament on top; circular stem with billeted cable moulding and roll moulding, all of clunch
Font (component)
19th Century
Classical oak font cover
Pulpit
17th Century
Hexagonal oak pulpit with sounding board
Chest
13th Century
Oak, iron bound with very plain small ornament of incised circle and rolls on the feet.
Piscina (object)
15th Century
In the north chapel, with cinquefoiled head and crocketted pediment.
Stoup
Late 15th Century
In the nave on the east side of the south doorway is a recess witheur centred head, no basin.
Brass
14th Century
There is a 14th century brass on a pillar of the chancel arch. This was rediscovered in the 1930's and is the earliest brass in Buckinghamshire.
Bells
Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Anthony Chandler 1652
Dove Bell ID: 35230 Tower ID: 14649 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 700 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Robert Patrick 1786
Dove Bell ID: 35231 Tower ID: 14649 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 942 149
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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'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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