Latchingdon: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 887 987
The church, which is built of rubble and brick with limestone dressings, stands on a slight rise and has, owing to its insufficient foundations, a history of structural troubles. The nave is possibly 14th century for the porch was added at some time in the late 1300s
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and south porch
Description of Archaeology and History
The church, which is built of rubble and brick with limestone dressings, stands on a slight rise and has, owing to its insufficient foundations, a history of structural troubles. The nave is possibly 14th century for the porch was added at some time in the late 1300s. The chancel was demolished at some undetermined date leaving a simple single cell church. In 1618 the north wall of the nave was rebuilt in brick and within the last century the east wall was completely reconstructed and the west wall largely refaced. The massive brick buttresses at the four corners and the centre of the north wall probably date from this restoration. At the west end of the steeply pitched north and south roof slopes are two dormer bell—openings. In the north wall is a 17th century window of four depressed round-headed lights in a square head and further west is a doorway, now blocked, of the same date. The eastern window in the south wall is 15th century and the western window is a single narrow light with a square 17th century head of brick; between these is a late 14th century doorway with double chamfered jambs. The south porch has a late 14th century outer arch and a 17th century roof structure.
Interior
Interior Description
At the east end a sanctuary is formed by raising the level one step and at the west end the four posts and timber framing to carry a former bell—turret and gallery survive. In the roof of the nave are two old tie-beams, one moulded and probably 15th century: the rest of the roof construction is concealed by a plaster vault. The floor of the nave is paved with bricks except in the sanctuary where red tiles are used.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
20th Century
Octagonal stone bowl on stem.
Altar
19th Century
Wooden table with an enriched wooden front.
Stoup
In the porch, with chamfered jambs and a partly destroyed 14th century basin.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 887 987
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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