Nominal: 823 Hz Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 39.25" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Henry I Knight 1621
Dove Bell ID: 4272 Tower ID: 13899 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lower Basildon: St Bartholomew
Overview
Grid reference: SU 611 792
The walls are of split flints: roofs tiled. Tower of brick with a lead roof. 'The south doorway is c.1200: Ringed shafts with foliated capitals and square abaci. The walls are no doubt of this date, but there is no other sign except for possible remains of a lancet on the south. The present windows are two-light early 14th century, much restored.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Chancel, nave, small north aisle, south porch, west tower.
Description of Archaeology and History
The south doorway is c.1200: Ringed shafts with foliated capitals and square abaci. The walls are no doubt of this date, but there is no other sign except for possible remains of a lancet on the south. The present windows are two-light early 14th century, much restored. The large chancel was rebuilt c.1280: the side windows are of two-lights, the east window is of three: a priest's doorway on the south. The details here are much less renewed than in the nave. In the outside south wall is a recess with an inscription to Sir Francis Sykes, 1804, and Catherine 1817 (much later than the dates of death). The brick tower was built by subscription in 1734. There was formerly an 18th century south porch. There were changes made in 1825, 1846 and 1870, of which little is known. The subsequent restoration was in 1875-6 (E2061), possibltyunder the direction of W. H. Woodman of Reading. The.aisle was not enlarged; the tower was given a gothic arch, and a new south porch built.
Exterior Description
The walls are of split flints: roofs tiled. Tower of brick with a lead roof. The tower is of three stages with a doorway on the south, surmounted by battlements, and pinnacles with vases. An insignificant and short leanto aisle on the north, of flint with some brick.
Building Materials
Flint
13th Century
Flint
Tile
Roof
Brick
Tower
Lead
Tower roof
Interior
Interior Description
The roofs, with tie beams and collars, arch braces and curved wind-braces, are ascribed to the early 15th century.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
17th Century
Small table
Font (object)
c. 1846
Perpendicular
Pulpit
Of oak, made in Munich, the gift of a Mrs. Morrison.
Brass
1497
John Clerk, and Lucy
Brass
1589
Brass plate to Roger Young.
Organ (object)
Bishop &,Son, 25, Marylebone Road.
Rail
Brass comunion rails on iron feet.
Stall
19th Century
Bells
Nominal: 1086 Hz Weight: 574 lbs Bell 2 of 4
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1876
Dove Bell ID: 29755 Tower ID: 13899 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1017 Hz Weight: 641 lbs Bell 3 of 4
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1876
Dove Bell ID: 29756 Tower ID: 13899 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 907 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Henry II Knight 1665
Dove Bell ID: 29757 Tower ID: 13899 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 611 792
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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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common horse chestnut | Veterantree | 1 |
| Common beech | Notabletree | 1 |
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
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