Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by William Warre 1607
Dove Bell ID: 57896 Tower ID: 22273 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nether Cerne: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: SY 669 982
This church is the principal historical monument in the hamlet. It was largely built in the 13th century of local rubble stones and banded with flint. Although the tower was added at a later date. The nave and chancel are one, with a west tower, south transept and north porch.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel in one, west tower, south transept (chapel) and north porch
Description of Archaeology and History
Built mainly in the second half of the 13th century. The tower is late 15th century, of three storeys, with a restored parapet and modern pinnacles and half- angles.
Exterior Description
It is of local rubble stone, banded with flints, and freestone dressings. The tower is late 15th century, of three storeys, with a restored parapet and modern pinnacles and half- angels - sensitively carried out and harmonising well with the mellow character of the older work; the stair- turret has a pyramidal capping with carved finial . The porch is probably 17th century, with a wooden gate in the outer arch.
The west window, in the lowest storey of the tower, is of two ogee lights with uncusped tracery; other windows are earlier in style - the east window of three graduated lancet lights with oculus above, the window in the south wall of the south chapel is late 13th century with three trefoiled lights, and the remainder are mostly single light lancets of 13th century origin.
Building Materials
Flint
13th Century
Flint
Ham Hill Stone
13th Century
Ham Hill Stone
Limestone
13th Century
Forest Marble Limestone Flags
Limestone
13th Century
Portland Freestone
Interior
Interior Description
Inside there is a carved doorway to the stair turret and , at the springing level of the tower arch, are small angels holding shields, a bird and a beast. The interior walls are plastered and whitened, the nave is paved with stone flags and the chancel with tiles: the tiles date, like the roof timbers and the majority of the furnishings, from the restoration of 1876.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Medieval
A hemi- spherical howl, possibly 12th century, with octagonal stem; the square base is of Ham Hill stone and may be the base of an old village cross, probably 14th century.
Bells
Weight: 1064 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Salisbury foundry
Dove Bell ID: 57897 Tower ID: 22273 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 40.88" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Salisbury foundry
Dove Bell ID: 57898 Tower ID: 22273 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 669 982
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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