Nominal: 791.5 Hz Weight: 939 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1880
Dove Bell ID: 495 Tower ID: 10334 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bathford: St Swithun
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601263
http://www.stswithunsbathford.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: ST 788 666
The village church of St Swithun is of Romanesque origins but was largely rebuilt between 1870 and 1880 so the majority of the church is now Victorian. The Lady Chapel was added in the early 20th century. The church building consists of a nave and chancel, with north and south aisles and transepts.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 436 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The village church of St Swithun is of Romanesque origins but was largely rebuilt between 1870 and 1880 so the majority of the church is now Victorian. The Lady Chapel was added in the early 20th century.
Exterior Description
The village church of St Swithun is of Romanesque origins but was largely rebuilt between 1870 and 1880 so the majority of the church is now Victorian. The Lady Chapel was added in the early 20th century. The church building consists of a nave and chancel, with north and south aisles and transepts. The south transept has been converted to parish rooms (with an inserted first-floor structure) and the north transept is used as a chapel. The church has a north porch and the vestry is situated at the base of the west tower. The church is constructed of local, limestone ashlar, with natural slate roof coverings (modern, concrete tiles on the inner slopes), coped gables and clay ridge tiles.
Interior
Interior Description
Some items of significance including octagonal font which dates back to 13C. There is a Jacoban pulpit and oak lectern and some fine stained glass windows. The chancel is barrel-roofed with gilded ceiling bosses and there are numerous memorial tablets. There is a full archive of all the contents contained in a register compiled by NADFAS (now renamed the Arts Society).
Bells
Nominal: 1332.5 Hz Weight: 398 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1880
Dove Bell ID: 10246 Tower ID: 10334 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1187.5 Hz Weight: 472 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1880
Dove Bell ID: 10247 Tower ID: 10334 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1057.5 Hz Weight: 533 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1880
Dove Bell ID: 10248 Tower ID: 10334 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 993 Hz Weight: 537 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1880
Dove Bell ID: 10249 Tower ID: 10334 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 887 Hz Weight: 632 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1880
Dove Bell ID: 10250 Tower ID: 10334 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 788 666
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
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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