Nominal: 1105 Hz Weight: 658 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by William Cockey 1736
Dove Bell ID: 136 Tower ID: 15734 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Alton Priors: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: SU 109 621
The most notable part of the building, architecturally, is the late Perpendicular west tower of fine quality ashlar. It is of two stages, and rather squat, with a prominent north-east stair turret and a very low pyrimidal roof. The chancel is long and low, and of brick, and appears to be late 18th century or early 19th — with the Perpendicular window tracery re-used. Originally the chancel was higher. The chancel has a slate roof covering and the nave roof covering is of lead.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, wide aisleless nave, chancel.
Description of Archaeology and History
Fabric of the nave is Norman and later Perpendicular west tower, and 18th or early 19th century chancel.
Exterior Description
The most notable part of the building, architecturally, is the late Perpendicular west tower of fine quality ashlar. It is of two stages, and rather squat, with a prominent north-east stair turret and a very low pyrimidal roof. The chancel is long and low, and of brick, and appears to be late 18th century or early 19th — with the Perpendicular window tracery re-used. Originally the chancel was higher. The chancel has a slate roof covering and the nave roof covering is of lead.
The nave is wide and, as may be seen from the alignment of the chancel, it could perhaps originally have been a nave and south aisle - but there is no visual evidence of this. The exterior walls of the nave have large square stones set in smaller stones of irregular size to produce a subtle chequer-board effect. Blocked north and south doorways. The north doorway has. a capstone with an incised cross and the two nave north windows have restored Perpendicular tracery. The south wall has two windows, a square headed one towards the east and another, with Perpendicular tracery, at the west. In the northeast corner of the nave is the blocked opening of the Rood stairs and, in the head of the doorway, are two fragments of an arch moulding with small saltire crosses.
Interior
Interior Description
The nave walls are immensely thick and the suspicion of an early date is confirmed by the Norman chancel arch, the imposts of which have a small pellet frieze. Both nave and chancel roof structures appear to be early 19th century. The inner chancel arch, to the nave, is panelled with blank tracery.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
16th Century
Communion table with a modern top
Font (object)
19th Century
Perpendicular, octagonal, of stone.
Pulpit
19th Century
Lectern
19th Century
Pew (object)
1820
Brass
Early 16th Century
Of Agnes Button, located below the tower arch.
Brass
1590
On the north side of the sanctuary is a table tomb with a large brass above it to William Button.
Rail
18th Century
Communion rails
Stall
Choir stalls, which have good Jacobean fronts and 18th century panelling behind.
Bells
Nominal: 1559 Hz Weight: 378 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by William and Robert Cor 1709
Dove Bell ID: 8419 Tower ID: 15734 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1389 Hz Weight: 469 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by William and Robert Cor
Dove Bell ID: 8420 Tower ID: 15734 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 109 621
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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