Nominal: 980 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 114 Tower ID: 16144 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Allerton Mauleverer: St Martin
Overview
Grid reference: SE 415 579
A church was first built here in Norman times. It was reconstructed in 1745. The round-headed windows are the result of a mid 18th century neo-Norman revival. The tower has pseudo Norman bell-openings and the facade has round-headed windows, The west front is essentially a classical conception with 'Norman' details.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave with north and south aisles; also having north and south transepts, provided as mortuary chapels. To the east of these is a central tower with shallow transeptal projections to north and south of it, housing respectively a priests vestry and heating chamber. East of the tower is a relatively long and narrow chancel approached through a gated iron screen.
Description of Archaeology and History
A church was first built here in Norman times. It was reconstructed in 1745. The round-headed windows are the result of a mid 18th century neo-Norman revival.
Exterior Description
The tower has pseudo Norman bell-openings and the facade has round-headed windows, The west front is essentially a classical conception with 'Norman' details. The aisles appear from the west as slightly projecting pavilions with broken pediments whereas the nave facade has a steeply-pitched gable containing an oculus and two 'Norman' windows.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
Fragments of mediaeval and 18th century glass in the north transept window depicting the Mauleverer Arms.
Stained Glass
18th Century
In the east window is 18th century glass showing two small pictures of the church.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is plastered and whitened: the north and south arcades are 14th century, having octagonal piers without capitals. The roof is of unique construction, a remarkable piece of joinery design, probably 17th century. In the east wall of the chancel is a five light Perpendicular window with a depressed head beneath a brick relieving arch; and one of the south nave windows appears to be a genuine mediaeval work.
Fixtures and fittings
Pulpit
17th Century
Two decker, rising from a box pew
Box Pew
17th Century
Pew (object)
c. 17th Century
The pews have massive trefoil bench ends
Font (object)
18th Century
Baluster type
Font (component)
1663
Pyramidal font cover
Organ (object)
Small chamber organ with undecorated case.
Altar
Of veneered mahogany
Reredos
Of veneered mahogany
Rail
c. 17th Century
Oak with baluster support
Painting
18th Century
Over the tower arch is a large 18th century oil-painting of Moses and Aaron flanking the Ten Commandments.
Effigy
Early 14th Century
In the mortuary transepts are two badly preserved wooden effigies of cross-legged Knights.
Bells
Nominal: 1259 Hz Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 25.25" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by James Smith (of York) 1666
Dove Bell ID: 8316 Tower ID: 16144 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1094.5 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by William I Oldfield 1627
Dove Bell ID: 8317 Tower ID: 16144 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 415 579
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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