Barton Blount: St Chad
Overview
Grid reference: SK 208 347
It seems likely that the footings of the medieval church survive but this was seriously damaged by Cromiellian troops. How much of the medieval fabric does in fact survive is a matter for conjecture and opinion. Certainly the external appearance of the building is chiefly late 17th or early 18th century. In 1924 the estate changed hands and has ever since been in the possession of the Mallender family, who restored and re-furbished the chapel in 1926.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A plain rectangle, with no structural divisions.
Description of Archaeology and History
It seems likely that the footings of the medieval church survive but this was seriously damaged by Cromiellian troops. How much of the medieval fabric does in fact survive is a matter for conjecture and opinion. Certainly the external appearance of the building is chiefly late 17th or early 18th century. In 1924 the estate changed hands and has ever since been in the possession of the Mallender family, who restored and re-furbished the chapel in 1926.
Exterior Description
The whole chapel is externally of ashlar, made up of quite large blocks of stone. At the four corners are pilasters terminating in small squat pinnacles. These look 17th century, but doubtless could be old-fashioned work of 1710. The west gable carries a bell-cote, clearly of the same date but the protective hood later. There is no bell. The east gable carries a pinnacle with a cross-form at the top.
The most spectacular feature is the south doorway. The actual opening is semi-circular, with a dropped keystone. This is frated by pilasters supporting a frieze with triglyphs and metopes and above that a broken pediment of two scrolly volutes.
The east and west windows are of three and two lights respectively and have the simplest possible forms of Decorated tracery. In the north wall is a blocked-up entrance facing the south door. Externally it has the same character as the south entrance, i.e. an arch with a keystone, but the internal arch is chamfered and looks medieval.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
East window. Three lights, with St. Chad in the centre flanked by St. Augustine and St. Paulinus.
Stained Glass
West windrow. Two lights, depicting the Sower and the Reaper. Perhaps by Morris & Co., and certainly in their idiom. A memorial to Frances Bradshaw who died in 1881.
Stained Glass
There are three north lancets and two south lancets. Two on each side have shields of arms of families who have owned the Barton Blount estate: de Ferrers, aakepuze, Blount, Merry, and Bradshaw.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the church has a flat ceiling and the walls exhibit rough masonry. The stones have quite clearly been hacked to provide a key for plaster, and the inference is that the 19th century 'restoration' removed the early 18th century plasterwork probably at the same time as the windows were changed.
Fixtures and fittings
Rail
1926
Of 1926, but in the style of the late 17th century.
Reredos
The reredos has blank Gothic tracery. The centre of the reredos is recessed, providing a platform for the cross and candlesticks.
Pew (object)
c. Late 19th Century
The pews are of oak, and seem to be late 19th century.
Font (object)
c. 14th Century
Of freestone. Squat, with a splayed base which like the bowl is octagonal.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 208 347
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.
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