Nominal: 733 Hz Weight: 1506 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1873
Dove Bell ID: 3820 Tower ID: 10906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Ladbroke: All Saints
Diocese of Coventry
Church, 611225
http://www.ladbrokechurch.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SP 413 588
The CHANCEL dates from the 13th century and formerly was considerably lower. The clerestory was added and the roof raised in the 14th century. The NAVE, which is particularly high for its size, dates from the 14th century and probably superseded a smaller one. The TOWER, 14th century has very thick walls which contain a spiral stair to the ringing and bell chambers and a fine Early English stepped back arch to the nave.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 326 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The CHANCEL dates from the 13th century and formerly was considerably lower. The clerestory was added and the roof raised in the 14th century.
The NAVE, which is particularly high for its size, dates from the 14th century and probably superseded a smaller one.
The TOWER, 14th century has very thick walls which contain a spiral stair to the ringing and bell chambers and a fine Early English stepped back arch to the nave.
On the south side are three sedilia with carved canopies. The window above contains the oldest stained glass in the church, 15th century.
The church was restored and completely refurbished in 1875-1876 by Sir George Gilbert Scott with the carving by Farmer & Brindley, London. The unity of the Victorian Gothic interior has been maintained.
Exterior Description
The architecture is mixed. The east window is Early English in form but probably Victorian in its present form. The chancel clerestory is quasi Perpendicular, 15th Century and the remainder of the church transitional between Early English and Decorated, 13th and 14th century. The church was restored and completely refurbished by Sir Gilbert Scott in the 1870s.
The external walls of the tower exhibit a striking appearance of alternate courses of Hornton Stone and white lias. The tower is surmounted by a later parapet with pinnacles and an octagonal spire rising to 120 feet above ground level. The vestry is situated within in the base of the tower and on its walls are several memorial tablets that were removed from the chancel in the 1870s.
Building Materials
Hornton Stone
13th Century
Hornton Stone
Limestone
13th Century
White Lias
Sandstone
13th Century
Warwick Sandstone
Interior
Interior Description
The CHANCEL dates from the 13th century and formerly was considerably lower. The clerestory was added and the roof raised in the 14th century. The striking east window, with nearly 90 figures dates was designed by John Hardman Powell and installed in 1876. On the south side are three sedilia with carved canopies. The window above contains the oldest stained glass in the church, 15th century. On the north side is an Easter Sepulchre. There is also a curious low window, sometimes called a leper's window.
The NAVE, which is particularly high for its size, dates from the 14th century and probably superseded a smaller one. From marks on the wall it appears that the roof was lower at one time before addition of the present clerestory. On the south side in an alcove is the recumbent figure of a priest in vestments, found under the floor during the 1870s restoration.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by J.B.Joyce from Whitchurch
Historical Notes
1880 - 1880
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1095 Hz Weight: 652 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1873
Dove Bell ID: 27476 Tower ID: 10906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 977 Hz Weight: 742 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1873
Dove Bell ID: 27477 Tower ID: 10906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 922 Hz Weight: 854 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1873
Dove Bell ID: 27478 Tower ID: 10906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 825 Hz Weight: 1072 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1873
Dove Bell ID: 27479 Tower ID: 10906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 413 588
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.
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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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