Nominal: 822 Hz Weight: 937 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 521 Tower ID: 11241 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bebington: St Andrew
Diocese of Chester
Church, 609153
http://www.standrewsbebington.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SJ 333 839
St. Andrew’s Church, Bebington is a grade I listed building within the Lower Bebington Conservation Area. It has a prominent position on a rise to the south edge of the village where it has stood for over 900 years. The church is built in sandstone. Its plan consists of a four bay nave which widens to the east, aisles to the north and south, a three bay chancel with north and south chapels, and a tower protruding from the southwest corner.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Bell ringing Live music and concerts Wheelchair access ramp, accessible toilets and parking available Visitor toilets, baby changing facilities and parking available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 663 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
A church built from local Storeton sandstone was present before the Norman Conquest. Some of the stones from this church are still present in the south wall of the present church. A priest in Bebington was recorded in the Domesday Book. The Saxon church was later replaced by a Norman church. Building of the tower started in 1300 and was completed around 50 years later. The church was remodelled in the 14th century, the south aisle was widened and a three-bay chancel was built. In the 16th century rebuilding started at the east end in Perpendicular style. The chancel and chapels were built but the scheme was interrupted by the Reformation. In 1847 the church was reordered and the north arcade was built in Norman style. More recently the church has been modernised by re-siting the rood screen, removing the choirstalls, installing a kitchen and toilets and creating a crèche and meeting room in the tower.
Exterior Description
The church is built in sandstone. Its plan consists of a four bay nave which widens to the east, aisles to the north and south, a three bay chancel with north and south chapels, and a tower protruding from the southwest corner. There is a contrast of styles between the chancel and the chapels, which are Perpendicular in style, and the nave, which is mainly Early Decorated.Part of the south arcade survives from the Norman church and the north arcade is a copy of this. The tower has deep buttresses, the western two of which are diagonal. On the northern side is a rectangular stair turret. On the west face is a window of two lights and at the second stage is a lancet window. The two-light bell openings are louvred. At the summit is a splay spire with lucarnes.From masons' marks, the lower parts of the tower date from the very early 14th century while the "ringing loft" dates from the middle of that century. The door to the outside of the tower was blocked in the 18th century, when a new door was cut within the church, but was re-opened in 1847. The tower had been rebuilt in 1805 after being struck by lightning. The last work of any significance was carried out in 1905.
Building Materials
Conglomerate
c1300
Bunter Pebble Beds
Sandstone
c1300
Storeton Stone
Slate
c1300
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
The altar is prominent; it dates from 1911, was designed by C. E. Deacon, and was carved by Harry Hems. They also created the screens of 1898 and 1908. The reredos dates from 1951, and is by Bernard A. Miller. The stalls include three seats with misericords depicting a dolphin, a bearded face and a pelican. Four stalls end with poppy-heads. The font is circular and is of uncertain date. The stained glass in the east window was designed by T. F. Wilford in 1953. That in the north transept is signed by William Warrington and is dated 1859. On the south side of the church are two windows designed by Henry Holiday for Powell's, one of which is dated 1881 and the other 1886.The parish chest dates from the early 16th century. The parish registers begin in 1558 and the churchwardens' accounts in 1774. There is a ring of eight bells, all of which were cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. Five bells dated 1845 were by Charles and George Mears and the other three, dated 1907, were by Mears and Stainbank.The two-manual organ is by Henry Willis & Sons, which replaced an earlier organ of 1885 by E. Franklin Lloyd
Bells
Nominal: 1645 Hz Weight: 376 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 10370 Tower ID: 11241 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1551 Hz Weight: 370 lbs Diameter: 24.63" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1845
Dove Bell ID: 10371 Tower ID: 11241 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1382 Hz Weight: 340 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1845
Dove Bell ID: 10372 Tower ID: 11241 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1231 Hz Weight: 354 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1845
Dove Bell ID: 10373 Tower ID: 11241 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1098 Hz Weight: 443 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 10374 Tower ID: 11241 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036 Hz Weight: 474 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1845
Dove Bell ID: 10375 Tower ID: 11241 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 923 Hz Weight: 698 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1845
Dove Bell ID: 10376 Tower ID: 11241 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 333 839
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 17/05/2000
The churchyard has war graves.
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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