Nominal: 904 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1896
Dove Bell ID: 5090 Tower ID: 12440 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Orcheston: St George
Overview
Grid reference: SU 59 448
Embattled chancel, aisleless nave with north porch converted into a vestry, west tower. The west tower faces the road and it is (like the chancel) embattled, and of two square stages on a moulded plinth, with angle buttresses and an ogival-headed west door and a west window above. The tower is of fine ashlar and its Perpendicular character sets the tone for what is now the principal exterior style of the church, though clearly much of the fabric is earlier than the 15th or early 16th centuries.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The early original date of the nave can be seen from inside the north porch or vestry; where the Norman north doorway has a single order of shafts with scalloped capitals. Above one of the north windows of the nave is a 13th century carved head.
Exterior Description
Embattled chancel, aisleless nave with north porch converted into a vestry, west tower. The west tower faces the road and it is (like the chancel) embattled, and of two square stages on a moulded plinth, with angle buttresses and an ogival-headed west door and a west window above. The tower is of fine ashlar and its Perpendicular character sets the tone for what is now the principal exterior style of the church, though clearly much of the fabric is earlier than the 15th or early 16th centuries.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1889
The chancel east window is by Cox & Sons
Stained Glass
1905
The south-east chancel window and nave south windows are by Jones and Willis
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of St. George's features richness and character. In the late 18th or early 19th century the nave and chancel ceilings were both plastered and it is fortunate in its furnishings and overall atmosphere.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
17th Century
Communion table with turned legs
Font (object)
Early 19th Century
Bells
Nominal: 1223 Hz Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1896
Dove Bell ID: 33936 Tower ID: 12440 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1142 Hz Diameter: 27.13" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by John Wallis 1615
Dove Bell ID: 33937 Tower ID: 12440 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1002 Hz Diameter: 30.25" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Salisbury foundry
Dove Bell ID: 33938 Tower ID: 12440 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 59 448
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.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
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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