Nominal: 824.5 Hz Weight: 946 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1869
Dove Bell ID: 1585 Tower ID: 11621 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Chrishall: Holy Trinity
Diocese of Chelmsford
Church, 608568
http://icknieldwayparish.blogspot.com/Overview
Grid reference: TL 451 386
Chrishall is said to be the first place in Essex where Christianity took hold: in the Domesday Book the name of the village is stated as 'Cristehalla', meaning the home of Christ. Holy Trinity is sited prominently on a hill, a magnificent aisled perpendicular church. During the rebuilding period of the 13th and 14th centuries, a north transept was added, only to be replaced in the 15th century by the present north and south transepts. A north porch was added in the 15th century. Between 1867- 69, the two clerestory walls, the chancel arch, its piers and parapets, and the north porch were completely rebuilt, the latter being ‘in a ruinous state’. The roofs of the nave and south aisle were also completely replaced. In 1878, the vestry was added on the north side, destroying the middle window of the chancel north wall. The robust tower, constructed in flint in the Norman style, was restored in 1914 and contains a peal of six bells, the oldest of which date back to 1620. It is believed that a much earlier Saxon church occupied the site.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 465 m²
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the church is notable for the effigy of Margaret de la Pole and the magnificent brass effigies for Joan Cobham and John de la Pole. A new reredos and the organ were added in 1889.
The church shelters brown long-eared bats and pipistrelles. The church community keep the chrch impeccable and are happy to live alongside their bats.
Bells
Nominal: 1409 Hz Weight: 376 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1914
Dove Bell ID: 15951 Tower ID: 11621 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1261 Hz Weight: 434 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1914
Dove Bell ID: 15952 Tower ID: 11621 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1117.5 Hz Weight: 459 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Briant 1804
Dove Bell ID: 15953 Tower ID: 11621 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Unidentified (inscribed)
Dove Bell ID: 15954 Tower ID: 11621 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 945.5 Hz Weight: 757 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Haulsey 1621
Dove Bell ID: 15955 Tower ID: 11621 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 451 386
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 | 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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