Nominal: 868 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 36.38" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Kebyll
Dove Bell ID: 2358 Tower ID: 14598 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Edworth: St George
Overview
Grid reference: TL 222 406
The church stands in the centre of a large and well tended grassy churchyard. It is built of brown pebble with some brick insertions, and parts of the surface are rendered.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, nave and chancel; the eastern half of the nave is flanked by low aisles, and at the west end of each aisle is a porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
The plan of the nave probably dates from the 13th century. The chancel was rebuilt and the aisles added c.1320. The tower dates from the 14th century and the two porches from the late 15th century.
Exterior Description
The church stands in the centre of a large and well tended grassy churchyard. It is built of brown pebble with some brick insertions, and parts of the surface are rendered.
The square west tower is of two stages with an embattled parapet and stepped angle-buttresses to the lower stage. In the centre of the west face of this stage is a single trefoiled window while in each face of the belfry is a two-light window with cinquefoiled lights. On each side of the church at the junction of tower and nave can be seen a narrow buttress with a tiled covering; these buttresses are all that remain of the original roof of the nave, which was heightened by the- addition of a clerestorey during the 15th century. The clerestorey is pierced on each side by three two-light windows under a square head.
At the west end of the church on the north side of the nave wall is a large three-light window with cinquefoiled lights under a five-centred arch. Next to it is the 15th century north porch which has a low pitched roof and a moulded outer arch under a square head with traceried spandrels. The doorway within the porch is plain 14th century work with continuous mouldings. Eastward of the porch stretches the low lean-to aisle. The east window of this aisle is of two lights with a quatrefoil in the head, and the centre of the north wall ii is a small two-light window with trefoiled ogee heads under a square moulding. The south nave wall has a similar elevation, except that the east window of the south aisle has attractive leaf-tracery, while on the south wall is a small trefoiled light of the 14th century and, next to it, a large three-light 15th century window. The chancel alone of all the church does not have an embattled parapet, although it is of the sane height as the nave. The chancel was shortened comparatively recently and in the brick-built east wall is a three light window in the 15th century style, while on both north and south sides are three light windows of 15th century date. In addition there is a blocked doorway on the south side of the chancel.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
c. 14th Century
In the south window of the chancel are some fragments of ancient glass, the most interesting piece being a 14th century fiure of St. Edmund.
Stained Glass
1873
There is some glass in the east window dating from 1873.
Stained Glass
15th Century
Much of the glass in the church dates from the 15th Century
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the church is whitened throughout; the nave roof is of straightforward pattern with rafters, wall posts and arched braces, while the roof of the chancel is boarded and has braced tie-beams, both date from the 19th century. The Chancel is of the same width as the nave. The pointed chancel arch is of two orders with hollow chamfers and octagonal responds with capitals. Next to the chancel arch in the north east corner of the nave is a fine rood stair.
West of the chancel arch extend the two bays of the nave arcades, which are of similar design with small differences in detail. Both of them have piers of four engaged shafts with rolls at the angles and moulded capitals and bases following the plan of the piers. The arches themselves are of two moulded orders with labels. The north and south door openings are recessed under arches with plain segmental heads. In the centre of the west wall of the nave is the steeply pointed tower arch which has half octagonal responds with moulded capitals and bases, and an arch of two chamfered orders. The visible floor spaces in both nave and chancel are tiled.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
15th Century
An octagonal 15th century font, the sides of the bowl having cusped panelled sides, all of them different from one another. The stem bears four shields, one with the emblems of the passion, one with a cross; the other two are plain. The decorationhas been re-cut.
Pulpit
A hexagonal wooden pulpit with panelled sides.
Pew (object)
The pews in the nave and aisles are of simple design and painted dark green.
Bench (seat)
15th Century
In the chancel are two fine 15th century seats with traceried fronts and ends, and well carved poppyheads and finials in the shape of animals.
Bells
Nominal: 1046 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by William Haulsey 1623
Dove Bell ID: 19942 Tower ID: 14598 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 980 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33.13" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Newcombe (generic) 1615
Dove Bell ID: 19943 Tower ID: 14598 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 222 406
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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