Nominal: 1061 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 29.88" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Bristol foundry
Dove Bell ID: 6387 Tower ID: 15299 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stocklinch Ottersey: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: ST 386 170
Built of local stone and roofed with Welsh slate. The church is "L" shaped, the large south transept or chantry forming the short arm of the "L". Nave and chancel are of equal height and the roofline over them is unbroken. The fenestration is irregular, and most of the tracery of the nave windows clearly dates from the 19th century restoration; however, the main window of the south transept has tracery of unusual design, and the two-light window on the south side of the chancel has plate tracery dating from the late 13th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, chancel, south transept, south porch and west tower, with a north vestry.
Description of Archaeology and History
13th century chancel, 14th century south transept, 15th century tower and south porch. Restored in the 19th century.
Exterior Description
Built of local stone and roofed with Welsh slate. The church is "L" shaped, the large south transept or chantry forming the short arm of the "L". Nave and chancel are of equal height and the roofline over them is unbroken. The fenestration is irregular, and most of the tracery of the nave windows clearly dates from the 19th century restoration; however the main window of the south transept has tracery of unusual design, and the two-light window on the south side of the chancel has plate tracery dating from the late 13th century.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is plain and narrow; the walls limewashed. The general air of restraint is enhanced by the three-light east window in the Early English style. Both nave and chancel have a Victorian panelled and plastered ceiling with the ribs picked out in black. The dividing chancel arch has incised mouldings in the Perpendicular style with cusped heads. At the west end of the nave a tall arch with an attached column gives access to the ringing chamber of the tower. The chamber is separated from the body of the church by an openwork screen and is flanked by two ogee-headed boards with the Ten Commandments painted thereon. In the south wall of the nave, between the entrance door and the south transept is a tomb recess with cusped tracery in the head.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Stone Norman font with a band off delicate scrolling round the middle on a columnar base.
Pulpit
Of pine, hexagonal.
Pew (object)
The pews and poppy-headed choir stalls may both date from the 19th century restoration.
Piscina (object)
Rests on a carved head corbel.
Bells
Nominal: 1565 Hz Weight: 308 lbs Diameter: 23.13" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by R Apsey & Thomas Bickham 1670
Dove Bell ID: 40640 Tower ID: 15299 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1196 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 26.88" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by William III Purdue 1637
Dove Bell ID: 40641 Tower ID: 15299 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 386 170
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.
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.
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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