Nominal: 686.5 Hz Weight: 1548 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 1513 Tower ID: 14876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Chester: St-Mary-on-the-Hill
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 405 658
A centrally located church in Chester. Medieval origins, though substantial rebuilding projects took place in the 19th century. Now closed and used as arts centre.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Chancel, north-east and south-east chapels, clerestoried nave, aisles, west tower.
Description of Archaeology and History
14th century work remains in the chancel and the lower part of the tower, though the church was largely rebuilt in the latter part of the 15th century, and is predominently Perpendicular in character. Much of the masonry inside, and virtually all of it outside, is 19th century, during which period the church was twice restored by architects of more than ordinary ability and sensitivity in 1860-2 by James Harrison of Chester, and in 1890-1 by J. P. Seddon. The only external stonework of early date is that of the lower stage of the tower, where there is a Tudor west doorway, now much decayed. The upper part of the door is of 1860-62. The south-east chapel was rebuilt c. 1690, but the only recognisable features of this date are the responds of the arch on the south side of the chancel.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
There is some late Perpendicularglass in the tracery of the south chapel east window. It includes heraldic work and a series of Passion shields. There is also some good Victorian glass, including work by H. Hughes, Wailes, George Hedgland, Ward & Hughes and Shrigley & Hunt.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside, the carved grotesques and other details of the reveals of the south aisle windows are original. The finest structural feature is the nave roof a splendid panelled camber beam roof, with richly carved and gilded bosses, said to have been brought here from Basingwerk Abbey in 1535.
Bells
Nominal: 1374 Hz Weight: 590 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1895
Dove Bell ID: 15549 Tower ID: 14876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1296 Hz Weight: 631 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1895
Dove Bell ID: 15550 Tower ID: 14876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1154 Hz Weight: 596 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Rudhall 1783
Dove Bell ID: 15551 Tower ID: 14876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1029 Hz Weight: 590 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Scott 1657
Dove Bell ID: 15552 Tower ID: 14876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 917 Hz Weight: 716 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Scott 1657
Dove Bell ID: 15553 Tower ID: 14876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 865 Hz Weight: 904 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Scott 1657
Dove Bell ID: 15554 Tower ID: 14876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 771 Hz Weight: 1117 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1895
Dove Bell ID: 15555 Tower ID: 14876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 405 658
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
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.
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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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