Nominal: 649.5 Hz Weight: 1544 lbs Diameter: 45" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 210 Tower ID: 16691 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Arundel: St Nicholas
Diocese of Chichester
Church, 610007
http://www.stnicholas-arundel.co.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: TQ 16 72
A late-Victorian building of moderate to high significance which stands above its village in a large sloping churchyard. A Commissioners’ church erected here in 1826-8 was damaged by lightning in 1866, and the main body of the church rebuilt in 1892 to a new design in free Perpendicular style, from designs by Edmund Sedding. However, the tall west tower was retained, and remains a local landmark. The interior is lofty and handsome, with walls of unplastered rubble stone of varied colouring. The most significant of the furnishings is the east window, brought here from St Mary Truro, after most of that church was demolished to make way for Pearson’s new cathedral. With a few exceptions, the remaining furnishings date from the 1890s or later, and are of moderate significance.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 796 m²
Interior
Interior Description
The organ was built in 1817 and the bells recast and increased from 6 to 8 in 1855. There was a major restoration in 1874 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott which included the removal of the galleries and box pews, moving the organ to the north transept, the creation of the sanctuary at the east end of the nave and the installation of new oak pews. A High Court ruling in 1879 confirmed the Duke of Norfolk’s ownership of the Collegiate Chapel and since he was a Roman Catholic, the unique situation of two denominations within one building. The upper part of the wall blocking up the arch between the two was demolished in 1956 and the lower half in 1969, when the glass screen was erected. In 1977 the screen was opened and the whole church used for an inter-denominational service. More recently the following internal alterations were carried out: 2005 - Central section of the mezzanine at ground and first floor removed; 2009 - New glass doors to west end and repairs to west porch. The 2010 Quinquennial inspection made clear that water penetration through the tower and via all high level rain water goods was causing considerable damage. In addition, much of the stonework around parapets and windows was badly decayed. As a consequence of this water penetration there was, and still is, considerable damage to internal wall surfaces. From 2010 onwards the Church has been following a relentless and rigorous programme of fundraising for repairs to the fabric. The repairs have included : 2012 - New rainwater goods; 2012 - Storm damage repairs to west window and spire which were badly damaged during a storm 2013/ 14 - An English Heritage Grant aided project to the south and west elevations of the Bell tower 2015 - Renovation of the eight bells and bell frame . 2015 - Repairs to the East and North elevations of the bell tower, repair to the North Porch and improvement to access via new internal steps within the South Porch. 2016 – Replacement of expensive and frequently failing high level halogen lights with a seemingly identical LED system. 2017 – Repair to Vestry Roof and installation of a soakaway Also in 2017, and just prior to the Vestry Roof repair, the latest Quinquennial Inspection highlighted that, as a matter of urgency: Surface water drains around the entire church need to be repaired or replaced; Mullions around five of the windows, including the large West Window, urgently need repair and that there is extensive damage to the stained glass in these openings that needs to be addressed; The lead covering on both the South and North side aisles is rapidly approaching the end of its useful protective life. Discussion with the Heritage Lottery Unit indicated that funds within the South East o
Bells
Nominal: 1297 Hz Weight: 538 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 8792 Tower ID: 16691 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1217 Hz Weight: 585 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 8793 Tower ID: 16691 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1079.5 Hz Weight: 685 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 8794 Tower ID: 16691 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 971 Hz Weight: 733 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 8795 Tower ID: 16691 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 859.5 Hz Weight: 843 lbs Diameter: 35.06" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 8796 Tower ID: 16691 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 806 Hz Weight: 949 lbs Diameter: 37.88" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 8797 Tower ID: 16691 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 726 Hz Weight: 1159 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 8798 Tower ID: 16691 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 16 72
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.
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.
Further information
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