Diameter: 12" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 53473 Tower ID: 19817 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
East Shefford: St Thomas
Overview
Grid reference: SU 390 746
A small, white plastered church in rural Berkshire. Reconstructed in 1500 and repaired in 1887. Comprised of nave and chancel in one, with south chapel and western bell-cote.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
nave and chancel in one, south chapel and western bell - cote
Description of Archaeology and History
The chapel was added, and the church generally reconstructed, c. 1500 by the Fettieplace family, who lived at the manor house, now demolished. It was repaired and the monuments were cleaned in 1887, and the roodloft stairs were reopened in 1911.
Exterior Description
Small church, white-plastered with brick 18th century porch, former window, small wooden belcote. 16th century windows and clear glass.
Building Materials
Flint
11th Century
Flint
Interior
Interior Description
White plastered inside. Floor is tiled.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Norman
Tomb (component)
1442
Alabaster tomb of Sir Thomas Fettieplace
Tomb (component)
1447
Alabaster tomb of Beatrice Fettieplace
Tomb (component)
1552
Purbeck marble tomb of John Fettiepace
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 390 746
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
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.
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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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