Nominal: 588 Hz Weight: 2580 lbs Diameter: 52.38" Bell 1 of 11
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1734
Dove Bell ID: 393 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Banwell: St Andrew
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601320
https://www.newcreationchurches.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: ST 399 591
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 546 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Buttress
14th Century Tower - thin buttresses, petering out in pinnacles at the belfry stage
Historical Notes
1380 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
14th Century Canon Clarke says that Wickham calls the tower's style 'West Mendip', dated 1380-1440. Thin buttresses, petering out in pinnacles at the belfry stage – where there are 2-light windows with shafts and pinnacles between. South East turret with cap. Four stages: on the West front 'the Annunciation' with lily-pot between in a blind window. On the East side, within, are the signs of the former roof and a niche with St. Andrew in it.
Historical Notes
1380 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
14th Century The tower is the earliest part, along with the lower part of the chancel walls. Of dolomitic conglomerate according to Nikolaus Pevsner, quoting an earlier book by Kelly.
Historical Notes
1380 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower - and lower part of chancel walls C14th
1461 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 1
Nave and aisles rebuilt mid-C15th, chancel raised and rewindowed. Dated from the arms of Bishop Bekynton and the rose and sun of Edward IV
1500 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 1
South porch
1569 - 1569
Period Qualifier: 1
Gallery removed
1938 - 1938
Period Qualifier: 1
Gallery restored
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 1
Upper room added
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 1
Restoration by Reverend William Henry Turner. Restoration to roof, seats, screen, chancel floor, walls, capitals and pulpit - see note above in 'Associated people'
1931 - 1931
Period Qualifier: 1
Repairs in 1931and later by W.D. Caröe
1888 - 1888
Period Qualifier: 1
A window by Clayton & Bell was put up to commemorate the 50th year (April 1888) of the Rev: William Hamilton Turner
1522 - 1522
Period Qualifier: 1
1522 rood loft removed and accounts detail 'Paid to the peynter of Brystow ijs viij Paid to the kerver at Wyllya Jervys house xxiij l. 1525 Paid Robert Hopton for gyltyng in the rode-loft, for steynyn off the clothe afore the rode-lofte vl.'
1860 - 1860
Period Qualifier: 1
Canon Clarke notes gallery 1860, removed 1569 and restored 1938
Chancel
14th Century Lower part of chancel walls is C14th
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
1461 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel raised and re-windowed
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 1
Reverend William Hamilton Turner restoration - chancel floor laid with encaustic tiles and walls cleaned.
Aisle
15th Century Rebuilt mid-C15th
Historical Notes
1461 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 1
Nave
15th Century 5-bay nave, higher than usual rebuilt mid-C15th. Outside, pierced parapets & small pinnacles.
Historical Notes
1461 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 1
Turret
15th Century Turrets Southeast and Northeast
Historical Notes
1461 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
16th Century The South porch is considered to be c1500.
Historical Notes
1500 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 2
Gallery (ecclesiastical)
Modern The Elizabethan gallery was taken down in 1569 and was restored in 1938.
Historical Notes
1938 - 1938
Period Qualifier: 1
Gallery restored
1569 - 1569
Period Qualifier: 1
Gallery emoved - but the upper Elizabethan part of the gallery remained to be re-used and built upon in the restoration
1860 - 1860
Period Qualifier: 1
Canon Clarke notes that the gallery is 1860 - the upper part Elizabethan and restored in 1938
Roof
15th Century The cradle roof of the nave has bosses at the intersections of the ribs and wall-posts on angels.
Historical Notes
1461 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 2
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 2
Reverend William Hamilton Turner restoration - roof restored & gilded (over £300).
Boss
15th Century The cradle roof of the nave has bosses at the intersections of the ribs & wall-posts on angels.
Historical Notes
1461 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 2
Floor
19th Century Reverend William Hamilton Turner restoration - chancel floor laid with encaustic tiles 1864
Historical Notes
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 1
Door Lintel
19th Century The large royal arms of 1805 over the South door was superimposed on one of 1660.
Historical Notes
1805 - 1805
Period Qualifier: 1
1660 - 1660
Period Qualifier: 2
Niche
14th Century On the East side of the tower containing as statue of St Andrew
Historical Notes
1380 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 2
Belfry
14th Century Belfry (top?) stage as part of the tower - where there are 2-light windows with shafts and pinnacles between
Historical Notes
1380 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Stone
15th century Built of dolomitic conglomerate - according to architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner, quoting an earlier book by Kelly.
Historical Notes
1461 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 2
Encaustic Tile
19th Century Chancel laid with encaustic tiles and cleaned 1864
Historical Notes
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altarpiece
19th Century The altar piece was erected in 1805, of stucco, divided into compartments: ‘the representation of elegant crimson curtains, with gold cords, fringe & tassles, gives a high finish & pleasing effect to the whole’. (Gentlemen’s Magazine).
Historical Notes
1805 - 1805
Period Qualifier: 2
1812 - 1813
Period Qualifier: 1
Repairs
1827 - 1827
Period Qualifier: 1
In 1827 a new altar piece was to be erected under the supervision of Mr. Trickey, ‘an ingenious and deserving artist of this city’.
Screen
19th Century 3 openings each side of the central opening (at the top of which the royal arms are carved). 4 lights, with a mullion up the middle. Vaulting and an elaborate cornice of vine-trails and cresting.
Historical Notes
1845 - 1845
Period Qualifier: 1
In 1845 the Ecclesiologist reported that stained glass, chiefly heraldic, had been taken from the screen where it had been placed years before.
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 1
Reverend William Hamilton Turner restoration - a screen erected at a cost of over £100, with money provided by H.N. Pigeon
1522 - 1522
Period Qualifier: 1
Church wardens accounts: 'In 1522 the rood loft was taken down, & in that year - Paid to the peynter of Brystow ijs viij Paid to the kerver at Wyllya Jervys house xxiij l. 1525 Paid Robert Hopton for gyltyng in the rode-loft, for steynyn off the clothe afore the rode-lofte vl.'
Font (component)
16th century The font at Banwell has a bowl and stem of the twelfth century, but it was sculptured some centuries later. The quatrefoils of the rim are late Gothic and resemble those around the base of the pulpit (circa 1500). The carved lilies on the bowl are similar to those in the lily pot which forms part of the Annuciation group on the western face of the tower. The font cover is Jacobean.
Historical Notes
1500 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 1
Sculpture of the font
1100 - 1199
Period Qualifier: 2
Font stem and bowl
1567 - 1625
Period Qualifier: 1
Font cover
Stained Glass (window)
19th Century In 1845 the Ecclesiologist reported that stained glass, chiefly heraldic, had been taken from the screen
Historical Notes
1845 - 1845
Period Qualifier: 1
Stained Glass (window)
19th Century A window by Clayton & Bell was put up to commemorate the 50th year (April 1888) of the Rev: William Hamilton Turner.
Historical Notes
1888 - 1888
Period Qualifier: 2
Pulpit
15th Century C15th pulpit with sounding board 1630 and 1864 restoration
Historical Notes
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 1
Reverend William Hamilton Turner restoration - pulpit renovated & capitals illuminated (about £200). Cushions for the pulpit and desk presented by Miss Law
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
1630 - 1630
Period Qualifier: 1
Sounding board added
Bench (seat)
19th Century Reverend William Hamilton Turner restoration - new low seating in the aisles, Gothic style with doors. Seats with poppy-heads.
Historical Notes
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 1
Desk
19th Century Reverend William Hamilton Turner restoration - cushions for the pulpit & desk presented by Miss Law
Historical Notes
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 1
Pew (component)
16th century Part of the pew set up was by Thomas Godwin, Bishop 1584-90, and Lord of the manor.
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 Stained glass windows by William Warrington and one by Michael O’Connor.
Stained Glass (window)
15th Century Some fragments of C15th stained glass left
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Brass
16th century Brass to Master John Martok, physician, 1503. Smaller brasses on the floor at the east end of the nave.
Historical Notes
1503 - 1503
Period Qualifier: 2
Statue
14th Century Statue of St Andrew in a niche, inside of the East tower wall
Historical Notes
1380 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1484 Hz Weight: 430 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1972
Dove Bell ID: 9704 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1322 Hz Weight: 512 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 3 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1972
Dove Bell ID: 9705 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1178 Hz Weight: 615 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 4 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1937
Dove Bell ID: 9706 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1111 Hz Weight: 670 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 5 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1937
Dove Bell ID: 9707 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 989.5 Hz Weight: 812 lbs Diameter: 33.13" Bell 6 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1937
Dove Bell ID: 9708 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 882 Hz Weight: 1088 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 7 of 11
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1734
Dove Bell ID: 9709 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 785 Hz Weight: 1235 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 8 of 11
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1734
Dove Bell ID: 9710 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 741 Hz Weight: 1392 lbs Diameter: 42.88" Bell 9 of 11
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1742
Dove Bell ID: 9711 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 660.5 Hz Weight: 1654 lbs Diameter: 46" Bell 10 of 11
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1734
Dove Bell ID: 9712 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 103 lbs Diameter: 16.13" Bell 11 of 11
Founded by Thomas Gefferies
Dove Bell ID: 9713 Tower ID: 11561 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 399 591
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 19/12/1979
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
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.
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