Tarrant Rawston: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: ST 939 66
The main walls are of flint and stone chequer-work; tiled roofs with stone-slate verges. The building was extensively restored towards the end of the 18th century and its original date is hard to determine.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave; sanctuary is short extension of nave; north and south transepts; south porch with bell-chamber above.
Dimensions:
Nave approx 25 feet long
Transpets each approx. 10 feet
Description of Archaeology and History
The building was extensively restored towards the end of the 18th century and its original date is hard to determine. The list of Rectors goes back to the early 14th century and the nave is perhaps of that date. The the south transept may be of late 14th century or 15th century origin and has a 15th century three-light window with modern trefoiled ogee heads. The porch appears to be of the 16th century and the sanctuary and north transept were built or rebuilt in the 18th century.
Exterior Description
The main walls are of flint and stone chequer-work; tiled roofs with stone-slate verges.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
Three-light east window with pale green and pink tined glass.
Building Materials
Flint
Stone
Interior
Interior Description
Barrel-vaulted ceilings. The interior walls are plastered - ceilings are painted white and the walls pink. Red tiles and black and white marble paving of the sanctuary. The chancel arch is semi-circular, with moulded imposts.
Fixtures and fittings
Pew (object)
Pine
Table
18th Century
Holy Table with cabriole legs
Rail
Slim colonettes with enriched rail; those on either side of the centre gate and at both ends and continues as a dado running right round the sanctuary.
Pulpit
Jacobean and well carved. Polygonal, with richly carved book-stand.
Font (object)
Octagonal, inscribed: 'Presented to F. Parry Hodges, DCL, Rawston Church, Olim Vicarius, Anno Domini 1868. D.D.W. Smith Marriott, Bart Patronus Et.' The font is of pink stone with lead basin.
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 939 66
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.
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