Nominal: 1195 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Edward Hall 1743
Dove Bell ID: 65345 Tower ID: 25711 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Potsgrove: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SP 951 298
A medieval church, restored by J.D. Sedding, 1880-1.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel, with north-west bell turret and south porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
A medieval church, restored by J.D. Sedding, 1880-1. Sedding encased the walls of the nave in random stone, renovated most of the windows and added a north-west bell turret with spirelet which is a distinguished example of his work; a niche above the west window contains a statue of Our Lady, for which Sedding was also responsible. The chancel was re-built and no doubt made more dignified than it was before, the altar is raised and has two stone gradines. There is a large five-light east window, probably reproduced from what was there previously.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside, the walls are plastered, with traces of medieval masonry-pattern painting. The nave has an ancient (15th or 16th century) roof; the chancel roof is higher and rounded and by Sedding. The west window contains medieval glass in fragments, put there by Sedding. Sedding also restored the 14th century screen, which is painted in dark greens and reds with a Rood beam above, and designed most of the fittings: the font of Cornish serpentine, and its wooden cover, make a particularly fine composition. One of the most delightful features of the interior is the leading which Sedding designed for the windows - themselves of clear glass , sufficiently muted not to be dazzling, yet light enough to show the trees outside. The pattern of the leading in each of these windows is related to the tracery.
Fixtures and fittings
Brass
16th Century
Two 16th century brasses , to members of the Saunders family
Bells
Nominal: 1155 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 65346 Tower ID: 25711 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1100 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1813
Dove Bell ID: 65347 Tower ID: 25711 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 951 298
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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