Wilspington: St Margaret
Overview
Grid reference: TF 205 716
The original church was partly of Norman date, and consisted of a nave and chancel with a later west tower of brick. No visible trace of this structure remains. The present small building is constructed of squared stone laid in courses of varying thickness, and the roof coverings are of tiles.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, chancel and south porchl a small tower with a spire rides on the western end of the nave roof.
Description of Archaeology and History
The original Norman church was completely re-built in 1863 by John Bownas Atkinson of York.
Exterior Description
The original church was partly of Norman date, and consisted of a nave and chancel with a later west tower of brick. No visible trace of this structure remains. The present small building is constructed of squared stone laid in courses of varying thickness, and the roof coverings are of tiles. At the west end, riding on the roof-ridge, is a small square tower divided into two stages by a string course, and with two lancet lights in each face of the upper stage. The tower is capped by a pathless stone spire. The lines of the tower are carried down the face of the west wall by a pair of angled buttresses and between the buttresses is a window of two lancet lights and a trefoil in plate tracery. Above the window a cinquefoil is pierced in the head of the gable. On the north side of the nave are three pairs of lancetstwith a single light at the west; on the south side, the place of the westernmost pair of lancets is supplied by a simple gabled porch with a chamfered pointed doorway. The short chancel has one lancet in the south wall, and a triplet of unequal lancets in the east wall.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior has probably been little altered since the date of the re-building. At the west a triple arched screen bears the weight of the tower above and also provides for a small baptistry. All the side windows of the building have straight-sided four-centred rere-arches with a single chamfer. The simple pitched roof has wall posts resting on large carved corbels. The chancel arch is of brick, painted and with triple shafted responds and foliage capitals. The chancel has a timber roof of shallower pitch than that in the nave and the east window is set within a pointed chamfered rere-arch. The walls are plastered throughout and decorated with stencilled motifs.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Small octagonal stone font on short colonnettes and a tall base, also octagonal.
Pulpit
Octagonal stone pulpit with marble colonnettes at each angle and a carved and moulded entablature.
Lectern
Carved eagle.
Pew (object)
Pine
Stall
Pine
Organ (object)
A small single manual instrument
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 205 716
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.
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 | 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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