Nominal: 797.8 Hz Weight: 1017 lbs Diameter: 38.35" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1820
Dove Bell ID: 4442 Tower ID: 12974 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Marksbury: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: ST 666 623
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 158 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Church
17th Century Largely rebuilt 1634 from Latin inscriptions over the West and South windows
Historical Notes
1780 - 1780
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower rebuilt in the time of the Rev: Burges Winckle, appointed in 1780.
1634 - 1634
Period Qualifier: 1
Church rebuilt 1634 from West window inscription
1940 - 1949
Period Qualifier: 1
Refloored and reseated 1940s, gallery removed
1875 - 1875
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel arch and roof rebuilt, refitted, East wall rebuilt
1886 - 1886
Period Qualifier: 1
Tie beams in roof body were cased with pitch-pine.
1893 - 1893
Period Qualifier: 1
Organ chamber added
Tower (component)
18th Century Tower rebuilt in the time of the Rev: Burges Winckle, appointed in 1780. The top stage is capped by 4 large obelisks situated on the corners.
Historical Notes
1780 - 1780
Period Qualifier: 1
Window
17th Century Over the West window is' LAVDA DOMINUM IN SANCTUM EIVS 1634'. On the south side, 'DOMUS MEUS VOCABITVR DOMUS ORATIONIS PRO OMNI POPULO 1634.'
Arcade
Canon Clarke notes that at some point an arcade was removed - maybe in the 1634 rebuilding work
Gallery (ecclesiastical)
Removed in the 1940s
Floor
Modern Re-floored 1940s
Historical Notes
1940 - 1949
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel Arch
19th Century Chancel arch added 1875
Historical Notes
1875 - 1875
Period Qualifier: 2
Roof
19th Century Roof rebuilt 1875
Historical Notes
1875 - 1875
Period Qualifier: 1
1886 - 1886
Period Qualifier: 1
Tie beams in the body were cased with pitch-pine
Organ (component)
19th Century Organ chamber added 1893
Historical Notes
1893 - 1893
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bench (seat)
Modern Reseated 1940s
Historical Notes
1940 - 1949
Period Qualifier: 1
Organ (object)
19th Century Organ chamber added 1893
Historical Notes
1893 - 1893
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 East window by Joseph Bell of Bristol
Commemorative Stone
18th Century Over the doorway, tablet to Isaac Moxham, parish clerk, d. 1796.
Historical Notes
1796 - 1796
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
17th Century Monuments in the chancel to William Counsell, d. 1674 and Jane, d. 1664
Historical Notes
1664 - 1674
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
17th Century Chancel monument to William Wadden, d. 1682
Historical Notes
1682 - 1682
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument in the chancel to Francis Popham, 1770 (&c) – by W. Lancashire of Bath.
Historical Notes
1770 - 1770
Period Qualifier: 2
Inscribed Object
17th Century Over the West window is 'LAVDA DOMINUM IN SANCTUM EIVS 1634,' and on the South side, 'DOMUS MEUS VOCABITVR DOMUS ORATIONIS PRO OMNI POPULO 1634'.
Historical Notes
1634 - 1634
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1341 Hz Weight: 512 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by William Bilbie 1782
Dove Bell ID: 30662 Tower ID: 12974 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1177.5 Hz Weight: 478 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William Bilbie 1782
Dove Bell ID: 30663 Tower ID: 12974 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1071 Hz Weight: 544 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William Bilbie 1782
Dove Bell ID: 30664 Tower ID: 12974 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1010.5 Hz Weight: 601 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by William Bilbie 1782
Dove Bell ID: 30665 Tower ID: 12974 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 887 Hz Weight: 763 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Bilbie 1782
Dove Bell ID: 30666 Tower ID: 12974 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 666 623
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.
Further information
Quinquennial Inspections
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.