Weight: 63 lbs Diameter: 13.81" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 53701 Tower ID: 19944 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Elston Chapel: Elston Chapel
Overview
Grid reference: SK 762 482
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel only.
Exterior Description
The walls are of random marble with roughly inserted stone dressings and the oak framed roof is clad with tiles. The south wall of the nave is pierced by a Norman doorway with chevron moulding carried around the jambs and arch. This wall is composed of much Norman masonry and the ground plan is surely of this date. East of the door, which is the only lawful means of access to the chapel, lies a late decorated two-light square-headed window with ogee heads to the lights, which is matched by a similar 14th century window in the chancel. At the east end are two large 13th century buttresses and a three-light square-headed window with the date 1577, which indicates the repair of the chancel at that time. The fenestration of the north side is again 14th century but the two-light square-headed window of the chancel is later, i.e. probably Tudor, and the small pointed window now has a brick head which could loll belong to the 1577 renovation. The two-light nave window is unaltered. The west wall contains two square-framed openings, over which is a rectangular opening for bells. At the east end, the gable is crowned with an apex pinnacle which was probably transported from elsewhere. The chancel is slightly lower than the nave.
Building Materials
Limestone
C12, C14, C16.
Lias Limestone
Lincolnshire Limestone
C12, C14, C16.
Lincolnshire Limestone
Marlstone
C12, C14, C16.
Marlstone Rock
Sandstone
C12, C14, C16.
Skerry Sandstone
Interior
Interior Description
The chapel is floored with stone slabs. The west gallery is 18th century, but the front has fallen away to reveal high-backed benches. The altar rails are modern but their deal simplicity co-exists happily with the remaining woodwork. The square framed windows have fairly deep reveals. At the west end of the north wall, is the remnant of a corbel table, in the form of a small stone head. Below this is a small cross-patee in relief which is part of a coffin lid. There is also a fragment of a shaft. There is a flat plaster ceiling.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
19th Century
A small pedestal font of 19th century date, which replaced a mediaeval font that is said to now decorate a garden in the village.
Pulpit
Early 19th Century
Made up from carved Jacobean panelling with the usual shell decoration
Pew (object)
Early 19th Century
Desk
Early 19th Century
Bells
Weight: 125 lbs Diameter: 17.5" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 53702 Tower ID: 19944 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 762 482
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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