Ewhurst: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: SU 570 567
The church was entirely rebuilt in 1873-4 by William Henry Chicheley Bowden, in memory of his parents and family. The exterior walls are of flint with facings of dressed stone.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Chancel, nave, north transept, vestry, south transept, bell-cote over west gable.
Dimensions:
Chancel 12 feet 10 inches by 12 feet; Nave 25 feet 4 inches by 15 feet 8 inches; North transept and vestry 9 feet 2 inches by 8 feet 8 inches; South transept 9 feet 2 inches by 6 feet 3 inches.
Description of Archaeology and History
Architect Charles Smith of Reading. The church was entirely rebuilt in 1873-4 by William Henry Chicheley Bowden, in memory of his parents and family. The cost was £1,600.
Exterior Description
The exterior walls are of flint with facings of dressed stone. The east window is partly of re-used 15th century stonework and has three cinquefoiled lights under a four centred head with a moulded label. The other windows are 19th century in a rather elementary 14th century style. The west doorway has shafted jambs and a moulded two-centred arch.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1873
The east window is dated 1873, and was given in memory of Anne, wife of W.H.C. Plowden. The stained glass is all by Lavers and Westlake.
Interior
Interior Description
A very complete interior with the atmosphere of a private chapel. Arch-braced roofs with curved wind braces, resting on corbels which, in the chancel, are carved with naturalistic foliage. The chancel arch itself sits on short granite shafts supported by foliated stone corbels. The elaborate chancel tiles are by Godwin of Lugwardine.
Fixtures and fittings
Reredos
A painted reredos of the Agony in the Garden, Crucifixion and Noll me Tangere, which is a narrow panel of painting below the cill of the east window. Probably by Lavers and Westlake.
Piscina (object)
The piscina in south wall of the chancel has two late 13th century stones in the jambs with stop chamfers.
Altar
The wooden Altar table, stall fronts and pulpit are all of a piece, with open arches and carved foliage in the spandrels.
Pulpit
The wooden Altar table, stall fronts and pulpit are all of a piece, with open arches and carved foliage in the spandrels.
Font (component)
A simple conical wooden cover with trefoil design.
Font (object)
Stone
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 570 567
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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