Weight: 84 lbs Diameter: 15.25" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 58335 Tower ID: 22529 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Oborne: St Cuthbert
Overview
Grid reference: ST 653 178
The present building was once the chancel of a small church with an aisleless nave and, probably, a west tower. The church was a chapel-of-ease to Sherborne, which explains why the re-building of 1533 was financed by Sherborne Abbey. In 1861 the old church was replaced by another further up the valley, and allowed to fall into disrepair, which resulted in the collapse of the nave. Until 1931 the remaining portion of the building was used as a hen-house, but was rescued by the then incumbent and repaired by means of a public appeal.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Single cell with small bell-cote at the head of the west wall.
Description of Archaeology and History
Rebuilt in 1533 by John Myer Abbot, and John Dunster, Sacrist, of Sherborne. After long years of disuse the building was repaired in 1934/5 with the advice of the SPAB.
The present building was once the chancel of a small church with an aisleless nave and, probably, a west tower. The church was a chapel-of-ease to Sherborne, which explains why the re-building of 1533 was financed by Sherborne Abbey. In 1861 the old church was replaced by another further up the valley, and allowed to fall into disrepair, which resulted in the collapse of the nave. Until 1931 the remaining portion of the building was used as a hen-house, but was rescued by the then incumbent and repaired by means of a public appeal.
Exterior Description
The walls of the church are of rubble, with dressings of the same material, and the roof is covered with stone tiles laid in diminishing courses. Both gable ends have heavy stone copings. The east window is of four four-centred lights in a square head. Flanking the head are shields bearing a crozier between the initials I.M. and the arms of the abbey; above the head of the window is a shield of the royal Tudor arms with a crown. The gable has a cross with a weathered figure of Christ. In the north wall is a window similar to the east window but now blocked. Flanking it are shields bearing the initials ID and the arms of Horsey. In the south wall is a window similar to the east window, but without inscription or shields; the doorway to the east of the window has chamfered jambs and a four-centred head. In the west wall are the moulded responds of the chancel opening; in place of an arch is a large early 16th century beam with a moulded lower edge and mortices, probably for a rood-loft. The gable wall dates from this century. In the blocking of the chancel-opening is a re-set 15th century doorway with chamfered jambs and a two-centred head. Re-set in the gable are two 15th century window heads, each of two trefoiled lights with tracery in a two - centred head.
Interior
Interior Description
The chancel is ceiled internally with a plastered barrel-vault; the original moulded wall-plates and some of the ribs are retained. The east window has a rere-arch with a shallow segmental head, but the south window has a wooden lintel. The floor of the building is composed of large stone flags, with a double step at the east end. The nave is represented by portions of foundations extending some 35 feet to the west of the chancel. The remains at the west end seem to indicate some form of tower.
Fixtures and fittings
Pulpit
Four-sided wooden pulpit with moulded styles and rails and three ranges of panels, two lower with lozenge enrichments, upper with conventional designs with fleurs-de-lys enriched cornice and scrolled brackets to bookrest, which has the date 1639.
Rail
17th Century
Wooden rails with turned balusters and moulded and enriched top-rails.
Altar
17th Century
Table with turned legs and carved enrichments. Under the table is a large stone slab, probably the mensa of the original altar.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 653 178
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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