Nominal: 714 Hz Weight: 1624 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by Roger I Purdue 1618
Dove Bell ID: 1786 Tower ID: 13104 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Compton Dando: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601295
https://facebook.com/AllSaintsPublowwithStmarys&StLeonsrdsOverview
Grid reference: ST 645 646
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 311 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
From Canon Clarke's notebooks Vol 26 pg 25
A newspaper article captioned:
CORNER STONE
Sir – My photograph (above) shows a carving which is believed to be the oldest of any church in Somerset. It was discovered in the interior of the church during restorations in the last century, and is now a corner stone in the north-east wall of the vestry. Arthur Mee likes to think of it as “Jupiter holding up the church of Compton Dando…” a village seven miles from Bristol.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
14th-16th Century Tower in the Perpendicular style, the first stage of ashlar, the next rougher, and the top stage a mixture – banded.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
14th Century Earliest part is the late C14th arcade and other Perpendicular style parts
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 1
Perpendicular style tower
1350 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 1
Late C14th North arcade
1793 - 1793
Period Qualifier: 1
South porch repaired
1735 - 1735
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel added
1840 - 1840
Period Qualifier: 1
Vestry added
1905 - 1905
Period Qualifier: 1
Architect Sir George Oatley rebuilt the originally low chancel and restored the nave
Arcade
14th Century Late C14th North arcade
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Clerestory
14th-16th Century South wall with clearstory
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Roof
14th-16th Century Perpendicular style tie-beam-and-kingpost roof.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
18th Century South porch repaired 1793
Historical Notes
1793 - 1793
Period Qualifier: 1
Vestry
19th Century Vestry added 1840
Historical Notes
1840 - 1840
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
18th Century Chancel added 1735
Historical Notes
1735 - 1735
Period Qualifier: 2
1905 - 1905
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel rebuilt by Sir George Oatley, leaving the corbels uncarved
Nave
Victorian/Pre WWI Nave restored 1905 by Sir George Oatley
Historical Notes
1905 - 1905
Period Qualifier: 1
Corbel
Modern Uncarved
Historical Notes
1905 - 1905
Period Qualifier: 2
Corbels in chancel? Sir George Oatley
Building Materials
Ashlar
14th-16th century Ashlar stages on the tower
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Stained Glass (window)
Modern East window glass 1963
Historical Notes
1963 - 1963
Period Qualifier: 2
Sculpture (component)
Roman Roman figure built into the North East of the chancel. Canon Clarke's notebook Vol 26 pg 25 shows a newspaper article with picture of this captioned 'CORNER STONE Sir – My photograph (above) shows a carving which is believed to be the oldest of any church in Somerset. It was discovered in the interior of the church during restorations in the last century, and is now a corner stone in the north-east wall of the vestry. Arthur Mee likes to think of it as “Jupiter holding up the church of Compton Dando…” a village seven miles from Bristol.'
Historical Notes
43 - 409
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1204.5 Hz Weight: 624 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 16975 Tower ID: 13104 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1073 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by Roger I Purdue 1617
Dove Bell ID: 16976 Tower ID: 13104 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 959 Hz Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Roger I Purdue 1617
Dove Bell ID: 16977 Tower ID: 13104 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 898 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Bristol foundry
Dove Bell ID: 16978 Tower ID: 13104 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 788.5 Hz Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by Roger I Purdue 1618
Dove Bell ID: 16979 Tower ID: 13104 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 84 lbs Diameter: 12" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by I F (? John Fathers) 1655
Dove Bell ID: 16980 Tower ID: 13104 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 645 646
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.
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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