Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 58539 Tower ID: 22641 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
South Oxhey: Oxhey Chapel
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 113 933
The chapel is a delightful essay in alternating brick and flint squares. In addition there is a plinth of flint, a parapet and east and west gables in brick, and quoins at the corners of which is presumably Portland stone.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A single-cell chapel with a narthex/porch at the west.
Description of Archaeology and History
Apparently an ancient foundation, but the present building dates from 1612. The porch was added in 1897.
Exterior Description
The chapel is a delightful essay in alternating brick and flint squares. In addition there is a plinth of flint, a parapet and east and west gables in brick, and quoins at the corners of which is presumably Portland stone. There are pilasters of brick in the centres of the north and south walls, and the wall beneath the east window is also of brick entirely - and here, incidentally, is plain indication of a bricked up door, which may havered to a small sacristy. The remaining feature to be noticed outside is the eight sided bell-cote towards the west. This is surmounted by a copper-covered cupola, and the whole looks to be of 1963.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the walls are plastered. The principal architectural feature to note is the roof with moulded tie beams. The small arch braces north and south enclose spandrels with cusping. In the sanctuary black and white marble paving survives, with the marks of hard wear.
Fixtures and fittings
Reredos
Late 17th Century
Occupying almost the whole of the east wall. There are three divisions: those at the side have panels with the Lord's Prayer and Creed over which are strongly projecting triangular pediments. In the centre twisting Salamonic columns with Corinthian capitals support a broken pediment from the centre of which rises an immensely tall urn with gilded flames. Beneath the urn is a cartouche, with pendant drops, and then in the main part of the centre compartment are panels bearing the Commandments. At the sides are further cartouches with pendant swags.
Stall
1897
The body of the chapel is furnished with a double row of stalls nofth and south college chapel-wise. These are richly carved in an early 17th century manner, but no doubt date from the restoration of 1897.
Font (object)
17th Century
The stem which is octagonal and panelled, may have been renewed. It supports a circular bowl which is certainly 17th century with a frieze of carved flowers and foliage.
Font (component)
17th Century
The cover is domical ( like the 'Bohemian cap' in shape) with the same motif carved in low relief. An urn, on a done-shaped base, is the finial.
Chandelier
An eight-branch chandelier.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 113 933
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.
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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
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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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