Beaminster: Holy Trinity
Overview
Grid reference: ST 481 17
The north and south flanks are symmetrical with paired lancets with ogee trefoiled heads in each bay of the aisles, and a porch in the second bay from the west with a steeply-pitched gable and a two-centred arched doorway, that on the north somewhat plainer than the other.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Five-bay nave with aisles, porches and clerestory; chancel with small north vestry.
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was designed in 1849-51 by Carver and Giles of Taunton, i.e. by C.E. Giles, who by this date had taken over the partnership. The firm, which was much employed for ecclesiastical work in Somerset, seems to have done little in Dorset besides this.
Exterior Description
The north and south flanks are symmetrical with paired lancets with ogee trefoiled heads in each bay of the aisles, and a porch in the second bay from the west with a steeply-pitched gable and a two-centred arched doorway, that on the north somewhat plainer than the other. The clerestory windows are roundels with quatrefoils alternating with trefoils, and a bell-cote formerly on the east nave gable has been dismantled and the stones lie in a heap beside the south wall of the chancel. The west nave window is large, of four equal lights with Geometrical travery above.
The chancel has two tall lancets with trofoiled heads in the south wall, flanking a small priest's doorway, and one similar light on the north side. The vestry is under a pent roof and is lit only by a single light in the east wall, and access is from within the church. The east chancel window is of three lights with single-cusped Y tracery. There are buttresses at all corners and to distinguish the bays of the aisles.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the church is simple, with plastered walls, the stone pillars and arches of the arcades of a deep brown colour left exposed. The pillars are cylindrical and the arches have two orders of chamfers. The clerestory roundels are placed above the piers rather than, as might be expected, above the heads of the arches. A few windows have stained glass, the floors are tiled in the alleys and of timber boarding under the pews, while the roofs are open timber constructions.
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 481 17
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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