Nominal: 2068 Hz Weight: 130 lbs Diameter: 17.43" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 51744 Tower ID: 18794 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Burgess Hill: St Edward
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 301 195
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The original church was built in 1936 at a cost of £2700 by Miss Holbeche in memory of her sister and brother. This is now used as a hall, and a new church has recently been built to the east of it.
Building Fabric and Features
Church Hall
Modern Originally, this was a little Perpendicular church built in 1936 at a cost of £2700 by Miss Holbeche in memory of her sister and brother. This is now used as a hall and the new church is built to the East of it.
Historical Notes
1936 - 1936
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
Modern To the East of the original church, now church hall. Built 1968 by architects Gotch & Partners, 83 Pall Mall, costing £25,000. The North side is mainly of glass, opening on to an enclose paved area. The wall is continued round between the load-bearing peers, which each have a very narrow window with abstract glass.
Historical Notes
1968 - 1968
Period Qualifier: 2
Sanctuary
Modern Sanctuary with top lighting. Behind the altar, off centre, are a cross and an abstract window.
Historical Notes
1968 - 1968
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Glass
Modern North side of 1968 church mainly of glass.
Historical Notes
1968 - 1968
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Modern Altar in sanctuary, made of conglomerate
Cross
Modern Cross in sanctuary
Desk
Modern Conglomerate desk
Font (component)
Modern Conglomerate font
Stained Glass (window)
Modern Abstract stained glass window behind the altar in the sanctuary and in the narrow windows along the church walls.
Historical Notes
1968 - 1968
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 301 195
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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