Nominal: 726 Hz Weight: 1230 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor 1843
Dove Bell ID: 3688 Tower ID: 13726 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Killamarsh: St Giles
Diocese of Derby
Church, 612068
http://www.stgiles-killamarsh.orgOverview
Grid reference: SK 461 809
St Giles Parish Church, Killamarsh dates back to the 12th century with alterations in the 14th and 15th centuries. In the late 19th century the Vestry and North Aisle were added by J M Brooks, and the Chancel and the Porch were rebuilt. In the south side of the Churchyard there is an early Christian Saxon cross and the village stocks.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 322 m²
Exterior Description
St Giles Parish Church, Killamarsh dates back to the 12th century with alterations in the 14th and 15th centuries. In the late 19th century the Vestry and North Aisle were added by J M Brooks, and the Chancel and the Porch were rebuilt.
There is a large ashlar sandstone Tower, believed to date back to the 15th Century, with six bells. The south door is 12th century with fine chevron carving.
On the outside face of the south wall of the building there is a memorial to John Wright, a pauper, who died in 1797 at the age of 103.
Building Materials
Ashlar
15th Century Ashlar sandstone Tower
Sandstone
Coursed coal-measures in Nave and more evenly coursed sandstone in Chancel
Limestone
1895 additions in magnesian limestone from late 19th Century
Interior
Interior Description
There is a Nave of coursed coal-measures sandstone, a Chancel of more evenly coursed sandstone with additions in 1895 in magnesian limestone.
There are some 15th century stained-glass fragments in the restored south window in the Chancel (the ‘Sancta Maria’ window showing the Virgin Mary with long golden hair holding the Baby Jesus; a distinctive feature of the window is the depiction of the face, hands and feet of the Baby Jesus as those of an old man, representing wisdom), other fine 19th century stained-glass windows to the South of the Nave and to the west end of the North Aisle.
Fixtures and fittings
Stained Glass (window)
15th Century Fragments in restored south window in Chancel
Stained Glass (window)
19th Century Located South of Nave and west end of North Aisle
Clock
20th Century made by WilliamPotts & Sons from Leeds
Historical Notes
1904 - 1904
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1283 Hz Weight: 589 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor 1843
Dove Bell ID: 26778 Tower ID: 13726 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1106 Hz Weight: 547 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor 1843
Dove Bell ID: 26779 Tower ID: 13726 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 966 Hz Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor 1843
Dove Bell ID: 26780 Tower ID: 13726 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 929.5 Hz Weight: 658 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor 1843
Dove Bell ID: 26781 Tower ID: 13726 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 814.5 Hz Weight: 826 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor 1843
Dove Bell ID: 26782 Tower ID: 13726 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 461 809
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.
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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