Diameter: 24" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1818
Dove Bell ID: 52982 Tower ID: 19526 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Cumwhitton: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: NY 506 522
The church reflects the passage of time through the incorporation of historic styles from Norman to L.C.Evetts Post-War stained glass. Visually, the church interior is held together by the robust Norman piers and arches that support the north aisle. Possible evidence of earlier buildings can be seen in the re-use of a probable Saxon double splayed window in the aisle. The position of the church notched into the summit of the circular mound at the centre of the village where both Christian and pre-Christian activities occurred supports this supposition. Norman zigzag arbitrarily decorates the south wall by a fenestrated blocked-up door together with other early carved stone that was probably added when the windows were changed in the early nineteenth century. The chancel was added and the Early English style tower built at this time in a restrained way without Gothic flourishes. Substantial sections of medieval walls survive to support later changes and additions. The combination of slate and sandstone roof is attractive as is the delicate and unusual suppressed tracery on the Georgian semi-circular fanlight over the west door. Other points of interest are the hearse house, restoration font, reformation wall sundial and the substantially intact eleventh century head of a Maltese Cross.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 174 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier churches and genius loci
Exterior Description
To come
Building Materials
Sandstone
12th & 19th
Permo-Triassic Sandstone
Slate
12th & 19th
Slate
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 506 522
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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
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.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
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.
Further information
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