Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Richard Bowler 1603
Dove Bell ID: 62949 Tower ID: 25128 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Cambridge: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: TL 445 590
Particularly attractive features of the exterior are the subtle varieties of colour and texture in the materials (e.g. Barnack stone for the spire, walls of flint rubble and stone with some Roman and some later brick; tiles roof) and the piquancy of contrast between the nave, with its evidently Georgian proportions, and the plainly mediaeval tower and spire.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and west tower.
Description of Archaeology and History
Formerly it consisted of a chancel, nave, south porch and west tower but, by the middle of the 18th century, the church was already in disuse and the fabric in a parlous condition. A brief for rebuilding was issued in 1773 and, as actually rebuilt in 1781, the western part of the nave only was retained - together with its tower of four stages and the octagonal stone spire. In the rebuilding an effort seems to have been made to preserve the most rewarding features of the earlier building: hence, in the north wall there is a 12th century doorway (now blocked) with a semicircular arch and hollow-chamfered imposts; further west is a 15th century window of two cinquefoiled lights in a four-centred head. The tower and spire, and about half of the existing nave, date from the early 14th century.
Exterior Description
Particularly attractive features of the exterior are the subtle varieties of colour and texture in the materials (e.g. Barnack stone for the spire, walls of flint rubble and stone with some Roman and some later brick; tiles roof) and the piquancy of contrast between the nave, with its evidently Georgian proportions, and the plainly mediaeval tower and spire. On the west wall of the tower, below the parapet, are two carved gargoyles and there is a grotesque head (re-set) above the east window. The spire has trefml-headed lights on the east and west sides and, north and south, even smaller lights of similar character higher up; at the base of the spire on the south side is a doorway with an ogee head set in a gable.
Building Fabric and Features
Weather Vane
At the east end of the rave is a weathervane pierced with the initials A.P. for Andrew Perne (Fellow of Peterhouse and Dean of Ely), 1553-89, blown down from its original place on Rterhouse chapel and rescued by the 18th century antiquary, ;he Revd. William Cole.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside is utter simplicity: stone flags on the floor, a plain boarded ceiling, and whitened walls. The east window tracery is early 19th century. A plain stone altar and two wooden benches provide the stark essentials for worship. The most astounding, and unexpected, of the few furnishings is the Norman font - often illustrated, and deservedly well-known, this has a square (though slightly rounded) bowl with spirited tritons holding up double tails to form a loop-pattern round the lower part of the bowl. It stands on a modern circular stem (probably that provided by the Cambridge Camden Society, in the early days of its activities) and has its original 12th century moulded base.
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Medieval
Maker
Pickford
6.S
Date
Medieval
Visit
RW
Description
OFJ
Jurisdiction
CCT
Number of Bells
Material
Font (object)
Norman
Square bowl with spirited tritons holding up double tails to form a loop-pattern round the lower part of the bowl.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 445 590
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.
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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