Lyncombe: St Mark
Overview
Grid reference: ST 751 642
Built of Bath stone, in a plain, and rather heavy rendering of the Gothic revival style, it is none the less quite an imposing building. Its west tower with battlements and pinnacles of rather coarse workmanship, embraces at its base two small vestibules. North and south walls have buttressing, capped by pinnacles, which alternate with the heavily moulded Perpendicular windows.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
"Hall" church of five bays with west tower embraced by two porches containing gallery stairs; north-east vestry; south-east organ chamber and. apsidal chancel. West Gallery recessed behind west bay piers.
Description of Archaeology and History
Manners 1830-2; apsidal chancel added in 1883, by Wilcox and Ames.
Exterior Description
Built of Bath stone, in a plain, and rather heavy rendering of the Gothic revival style, it is none the less quite an imposing building. Its west tower with battlements and pinnacles of rather coarse workmanship, embraces at its base two small vestibules. North and south walls have buttressing, capped by pinnacles, which alternate with the heavily moulded Perpendicular windows.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1932
The east window commemoratesthe centenary of the church in 1932.
Building Materials
Bath Stone
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is dominatedby the arcading of the nave and the tall stone piers which stand out against the plasterwork of the spandrels and ceiling. At the west end is a recessed gallery. The apsidal chancel, added in 1883, is undistinguished with pitch pine roof and rather florid east window. The general glazing is in mauve and green obscured glass diamonds.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Pitch pine communion table with a brass altar cross
Font (object)
Bath stone with wood cover
Pulpit
Octagonal pulpit of stone with traceried panelling, Neo-Perpendicular.
Pew (object)
19th Century
Pitch pine
Lectern
Brass eagle
Organ (object)
1884
2, manual organ by W.G, Voyles (1884) considerably altered by George Osmond & Co. Ltd.
Rail
Communion rail of varnished pitch pine
Stall
Choir stalls of varnished pitch pine
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 751 642
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
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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