Nominal: 816.5 Hz Weight: 1033 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2008
Dove Bell ID: 666 Tower ID: 16361 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Bilton: St Mark
Diocese of Coventry
Church, 611094
http://www.stmarksbilton.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 487 739
The Church of St Mark’s Bilton today reflects the expansion of the village of Bilton and its incorporation into the built-up area surrounding the town of Rugby. The original village church dates from the mid-14th Century and is believed to be the second church building on the site. It originally comprised a chancel, nave and tower built in the decorated style. A spire was added to the church during the 17th Century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 616 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There has been a church and worshiping community in Bilton for well over 900 years, earning a mention in the Doomsday book. The original village church dates from the mid-14th Century and is believed to be the second church building on the site. It originally comprised a chancel, nave and tower built in the decorated style. A spire was added to the church during the 17th Century. The expansion of Rugby as an individual town resulted in the north aisle being added in 1872 in the Perpendicular style by G.F. Bodley, and a south aisle and south porch added in 1962 in a similar style. A new North Porch was added in 2011.
Exterior Description
The original village church dates from the mid-14th Century and is believed to be the second church building on the site. It originally comprised a chancel, nave and tower built in the decorated style. A spire was added to the church during the 17th Century. The expansion of Rugby as an individual town resulted in the North aisle being added in 1872 in the Perpendicular style by G.F. Bodley, and a South aisle and South porch added in 1962 in a similar style. A new North Porch was added in 2011.
Building Materials
Sandstone
14th Century
Kenilworth Sandstone
Interior
Interior Description
The Church has the usual nave, chancel, plus North and South aisles. The nave and South aisle still have pews as the main seating but these have been replaced by chairs in the North aisle.
The building is notable for its fine collection of mainly Victorian stained glass, much is by Burlison and Grylls, and includes the East window of the chancel (1874), the West window of the tower, the West window of the South aisle and the window immediately to the East of the South porch (1884).
The North aisle is darker due to a stained glass window and two windows that are older and are of more opaque glass. At the East end of the North aisle the original chapel has been turned into a clergy vestry with a connecting door to the choir vestry behind.
The tower is situated at the west end of the nave behind the large stone, Victorian font. In 1985 the tower arch was infilled with a glass screen and the ringing chamber moved from the ground floor to a new upper enclosed ringing chamber. The tower contains a ring of six bells. Three of the bells date from the 15th Century, one being cast circa 1450 and two circa 1460.
Bells
Nominal: 1374 Hz Weight: 429 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 11130 Tower ID: 16361 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1223 Hz Weight: 465 lbs Diameter: 27.63" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Richard Sanders 1722
Dove Bell ID: 11131 Tower ID: 16361 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1085 Hz Weight: 470 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Sturdy
Dove Bell ID: 11132 Tower ID: 16361 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1025 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Danyell
Dove Bell ID: 11133 Tower ID: 16361 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 917 Hz Weight: 796 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Danyell
Dove Bell ID: 11134 Tower ID: 16361 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 487 739
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.
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.
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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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