Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Wokingham foundry
Dove Bell ID: 52621 Tower ID: 19302 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Colemore: St Peter ad Vincula
Overview
Grid reference: SU 706 307
The church itself is quite small, and consists of a single celled nave and chancel with north transept/chapel, of flint (chancel) and rubble (nave) with sandstone dressings. Tiled roof, and at the west end is a wooden bell-cote surmounted by a short shingled spire - a feature shared by many churches in the area.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The shingled spire is Victorian (by John Colson) and was perhaps added at the same time as the porch over the south door. The chancel was rebuilt in 1874.
Exterior Description
The church itself is quite small, and consists of a single celled nave and chancel with north transept/chapel, of flint (chancel) and rubble (nave) with sandstone dressings. Tiled roof, and at the west end is a wooden bell-cote surmounted by a short shingled spire - a feature shared by many churches in the area. The chancel is of dressed flint, whereas the south side of the nave has coarse musty-coloured rendering; on the north side the chancel is again of flint, while the nave and north transept still have their mellow pre-Victorian rendering.
Building Materials
Flint
Chancel
Interior
Interior Description
The most striking feature is the collar and tie-beam roof, of 14th century style, which continues the length of the church. The Victorian replacement copied the original exactly. The nave floor is of hand-made brick tiles, and the chancel is paved with stone ledger slabs. The most interesting part of the building is the north transept, with Norman arch to the nave, north and east windows and blocked west door. In the south-east corner is a squint to the chancel altar and a few surviving traces of the rood-stairs.
The north window of the chancel uses original masonry and so perhaps does the east window of three lancets with very wide splays. On these are what look like deliberately sketchy traces of decorative wallpaintings - perhaps they are mock medieval.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Purbeck marble, Norman
Screen
14th Century
Separating nave and chancel
Bells
Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Ellis I Knight 1627
Dove Bell ID: 52622 Tower ID: 19302 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 706 307
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
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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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