Burham: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 716 620
The walls are partly built of Roman brick and tiles and there are also some large blocks of Roman mortar. The main materials include tufa, local chalk, flint and firestone from the upper greensand near Reigate.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, rectangular chancel as wide as the nave, no chancel arch, south porch and west tower.
Description of Archaeology and History
Work of every period from the 12th to the 16th century can be traced in the walls.
In the 15th century the aisles of nave and chancel were demolished and the arches blocked, with windows inserted into the filling. The south porch was added on part of the site of the south aisle.
1882. The church became disused after the new church was built in 1880.
1956. Restored.
Exterior Description
The walls are partly built of Roman brick and tiles and there are also some large blocks of Roman mortar. The main materials include tufa, local chalk, flint and firestone from the upper greensand near Reigate. The walls are plain externally, and the windows are simply Perpendicular lights, sometimes oaf three openings, sometimes only two: The 15th century west tower is of three stages, with a circular staircase in the south-west angle, and diagonal west buttresses.
Interior
Interior Description
Internally, most of the nave walls are 12th century; including the two original windows high up in the north and south walls (now blocked). The three blind pointed arches to the north were the arcade of the 13th century north aisle. The south aisle similarly with narrower and: more pointed arches. The chancel was extended andlin.the 14th century, side chapels had been added as shown by the blocked arches. The west tower arch is 15th century and opens from the nave by a lofty pointed arch of three hollow chamfer orders. The remains of stairs to rood-loft are still in the blocking of the easternmost arch on the north wall of the nave. The roofs are of oak and pine, having trussed rafters and tie-beams with matchboarding above the rafters. The only structural division between nave and chancel is the difference in exterior roof levels.
Fixtures and fittings
Brass
1506
Robert & Joan Ware. Inscription only
Pew (object)
19th Century
With predominant trefoil motif and poppyheads
Font (object)
Plain Norman on a modern base. Square bowl has its sides decorated with a plain arcade of four semi-circular arches, and is supported on a central column. In 1928 there were four detached shafts at the corners; these were modern and have removed.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 716 620
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.
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.
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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