Nominal: 725.5 Hz Weight: 1400 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Roger Reve
Dove Bell ID: 2888 Tower ID: 11678 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Great Horkesley: All Saints
Diocese of Chelmsford
Church, 608493
http://sites.google.com/site/cofegreathorkesley/homeOverview
Grid reference: TL 971 323
Isolated from the main village, the Church stands midway between Great Horkesley and Nayland Village on the A134. Located at the Centre of a large churchyard with many headstones remaining and surrounded by a large field area. The Church is approached via an attractive Lych Gate dating approx. 1900. The Cremated remains area lies to the north-west. There are many mature trees including a Westonian and is a haven for butterflies and insects. It overlooks to the rear The Dedham Vale AONB, with views across the Stour Valley towards neighbouring Suffolk. The church shelter several maternity colonies of Natterer's bats and was part of the Bats in Churches project 2018-23.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 312 m²
Exterior Description
Parts of the building date back to 12th Century and information from "British History Online" tells us that Rectors have been recorded here from 1278. Built of rubble with ashlar and brick dressings it comprises a Chancel with North Vestry and Chapel (14th Century); Nave circa 12th Century; North Aisle and South Porch circa 15th Century; an early circa 14th Century West Tower. During the 15th Century there were modifications and renewals including raising the Tower, and re-roofing of the Church. Further restoration took place in the 19th Century following glazing, whitewashing and paving and repairs to window and the Vestry in the 15th and 16th Centuries. The Church is late decorated to early perpendicular Gothic in style, the Limestone windows being relatively large and ornate. The Tower is surmounted by four crocketed pinnacles with four angled corner gargoyles.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior comprises some interesting 15th Century carvings on the moulding of the arcade which separates the Nave from the North Aisle, these consist of square flowers, bosses and foliage, five bells, five chalices and host, a mans head and a womans head with headress. A squint cut through a pier on the south east corner of the north aisle provides a view of the Holy table from the north aisle, above it is the remains of a doorway which once led to a rood loft. Also below the squint is one of the finest piscinae of the Norman period in existence (with a square drain) two others 14 Century can be found in the Chancel and the East wall of the north chapel. Just inside main door is what remains of a Holy Water Stoup, also probably 14th Century. In a fine state of preservation are the carved heads of a Lord and Lady at each end of the moulding over Chancel step. Four Hatchments hang on the walls at the west end of the Church; one bearing arms of Dr.William Ward (a former rector who was also Bishop of Sodar and Man). The fine Father Willis Organ was donated by Bishop Ward. The interior roof dates from 15th Century, above the Nave being the oldest part. There are six Bells in the Belfry, earliest dating from 15th Century. The most recent from 1902. The late 16th Century Pulpit was moved from St. Margarets, Ipswich in 1848. The Vestry door is the oldest in the building probably 14th Century. The font has an ancient finely carved wood canopy there is also an iron bound wooden chest believed to date from the late 14th / early 15th Century which is located at the west end of the north aisle. Finally some very fine stained glass windows depicting a memorial window to a past rectors and at the west wall the children of a past Rector. Chancel area depiction of the Crucifixion. The Silverware includes a Cup and two Pattens dated 1741.
Bells
Nominal: 1212 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 22553 Tower ID: 11678 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1090 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1793
Dove Bell ID: 22554 Tower ID: 11678 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 962.5 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Miles III Graye 1679
Dove Bell ID: 22555 Tower ID: 11678 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 910.5 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Bury St Edmunds foundry
Dove Bell ID: 22556 Tower ID: 11678 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 816 Hz Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 37.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1747
Dove Bell ID: 22557 Tower ID: 11678 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 971 323
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.
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 | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
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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