Diameter: 19.25" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Henry Penn 1710
Dove Bell ID: 58915 Tower ID: 22866 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Preston: St Peter and St Paul
Overview
Grid reference: SP 788 556
Located in a hamlet featuring a few cottages, a hall, as well as the church, this is small stone building, with a rugged west tower of random limestone rubble. Nave and chancel walls are of coursed limestone rubble with ironstone dressings: roof coverings of blue slate , except for the tower which has a fairly recent copper roof. A curious feature of the tower is that the buttresses run up the middle of the sides . The windows are mostly of a simple two, three, or four-light pattern with Tudor arches enclosed within a square head and label.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, aisleless nave and narrower chancel. Vestry under the tower.
Description of Archaeology and History
Mainly Norman ( e.g. tower and chancel arches ), with chancel extended in the 13th century. A 16th century squire "Sold lead and bells, pulled down the body, and converted it into a profane use." The church may simply have been un roofed: most of the windows are Perpendicular or later, though the chancel has a round-headed doorway of c. 1200 and a blocked 'low- side' window of c. 1300.
Exterior Description
A small stone building, with a rugged west tower of random limestone rubble. Nave and chancel walls are of coursed limestone rubble with ironstone dressings: roof coverings of blue slate, except for the tower which has a fairly recent copper roof. A curious feature of the tower is that the buttresses run up the middle of the sides. The windows are mostly of a simple two, three, or four-light pattern with Tudor arches enclosed within a square head and label. The east window dates from the second half of the 19th century of three cinquefoiled lights and vertical tracery set within the opening of a large round-headed window inserted, according to an inscription above the keystone, in 1808.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior walls are plastered and whitened, the chancel arch crudely embellished by a 19th century painted text. Tower and chancel arches arches are both Norman, round-headed and narrow: the south jamb on the west side of the chancel arch has been cut away to accommodate the pulpit stair. Roof structures have been much restored: the nave roof is of three bays, with three king-post trusses, purlins and exposed rafters of pine. Between the rafters the roof is sealed with whitewashed deal boarding. The chancel roof is galso of three bays, with four trusses of modified king-post form; the timber mainly pine, but some older oak members retained.
Fixtures and fittings
Pew (object)
19th Century
Pine
Altar
Painted and grain framing
Chair
1631
Oak chair
Font (object)
Norman
Octagonal with three sides of the bowl in the wall . Oak cover.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 788 556
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.
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