Nominal: 862 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by William III & Richard II Purdue 1663
Dove Bell ID: 611 Tower ID: 13268 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Berwick Bassett: St Nicholas
Overview
Grid reference: SU 98 735
A small church, attractively situated and attractive in itself. The chancel is of mellow red brick, early 18th century, and the remainder of the church seemingly rebuilt by the Diocesan architect, T.H.Hyatt, in c.1857. Nave and porch tower are mainly of roughly dressed blocks of stone, the latter with a pleasantly picturesque pyramidal tiled roof.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The church's origins are in the early 18th century, but it was substantially rebuilt by Diocesan architect T H Wyatt in 1857.
Exterior Description
The chancel is of mellow red brick, early 18th century, and the remainder of the church seemingly rebuilt by the Diocesan architect, T.H.Wyatt, in c. 1857. Nave and porch tower are mainly of roughly dressed blocks of stone, the latter with a pleasantly picturesque pyramidal tiled roof. Incorporated in the fabric are a number of broken Sarsen stones, taken from Avebury, and the three stone stepped lan cets of the east window appear to be 13th century work re used. The nave has a pointed window to the west and square headed windows to north and south which may, also, incorporate older work. The roof coverings of nave and chancel are of stone slates.
Building Materials
Sarsen Stone
Brick
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Octagonal, Early English, with trefoiled arches supported on colonnettes; deeply carved sprays of stiff-lead ornament emanate left and right from each of the little capitals.
Screen
Of one-light divisions with a frieze of foliage and a cresting. Much restored.
Brass
William Bayly, priest, who died in 1427.
Bells
Nominal: 1046.5 Hz Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Robert I Cor 1694
Dove Bell ID: 10843 Tower ID: 13268 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 970 Hz Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Wallis 1605
Dove Bell ID: 10844 Tower ID: 13268 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 98 735
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.
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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