Studley Royal: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SE 275 692
A significant church located on the grounds of an estate. Designed by William Burges, 1871-8 and built for the Marchioness of Ripon. The church as a whole, but the west tower in particular, is recognised as a major work in the career of Burges, and a significant design within the gothic revival context.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Four-bay nave with north and south aisles, chancel, west tower with spire, south porch, vestry.
Description of Archaeology and History
Designed by William Burges, 1871-8. (Built for the Marchioness of Ripon at a cost of about £50,000) .
Exterior Description
The west tower, with its stone spire and corner pinnacles; the window tracery, simple in design, in the style of c. 1300 but with a sculptural richness (especially in the east window) entirely Burges's own. It is undoubtedly a major work of the Victorian gothic revival. Above the east window is a Crucifixion, in three sculptural panels framed by crocketted gables , the whole eastern facade forming a design of spectacular power and originality.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
The fine stained glass designed by F. Weeks and executed by Saunders and Co.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the church the main contrast is between the chancel and the simpler, wide-aisled, nave. The piers of the nave arcade are circular, with four attached Purbeck marble shafts as at Salisbury cathedral; the eastern end of the south aisle is a chantry for the tomb of the Marchioness of Ripon, whose recumbent white marble effigy lies on a tomb chest; in the north aisle is the organ, the console reached by a spiral staircase. Entance to the chancel is through an arch with seven Purbeck shafts on either side: the choir is a rectangular room with a steeply pitched ceiling, leading on to the domed space of the sanctuary. The walls of the chancel are faced with alabaster and further enriched by double tracery, at an inner and outer level, the shafts being of green, red and black marble; the floor is mosaic, depicting the principal buildings of Jerusalem (in the choir) and the Garden of Eden (in the sanctuary); the ceilings are richly coloured and gilded.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
1870s
Designed by Burges
Pulpit
1870s
Designed by Burges
Stall
1870s
Designed by Burges
Organ (component)
1870s
Case designed by Burges
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 275 692
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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