Nominal: 742 Hz Weight: 1463 lbs Diameter: 41.74" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Thomas Newman 1725
Dove Bell ID: 1242 Tower ID: 13607 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Burwell: St Mary
Diocese of Ely
Major Parish Church, 614052
http://www.stmarysburwell.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TL 589 660
St Mary’s is a large, light and spacious building, which is Grade I listed and considered to be of Moderate to High Significance in the region. St Mary’s Church stands on a site previously occupied by an Anglo Saxon church in a conservation area at the south-western end of the village. Built of flint and cobbles with some clunch (a local soft stone), it dates predominantly from C15th (1439 – 67, although various architectural styles and additions may be observed. The lower part of the tower is early 12th century; part of the western end of the south aisle dates from the 14th century and the spirelet on the tower was added in 1799.There were extensive restorations in the 19th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The church is open for visitors every day during daylight hours, except when there is a service on. There are services every weekday morning and throughout the day on Sunday; check the church website for more details.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 628 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St Mary’s Church stands on a site previously occupied by an Anglo Saxon church in a conservation area at the south-western end of the village. It is part of a complex of ancient buildings including (the remains of) Burwell Castle, built by King Stephen in the C12th and itself on the site of a substantial Roman building, adjacent to a spring.
Built of flint and cobbles with some clunch (a local soft stone), it dates predominantly from C15th (1439 – 67, although various architectural styles and additions may be observed. The lower part of the tower is early 12th century; part of the western end of the south aisle dates from the 14th century and the spirelet on the tower was added in 1799.There were extensive restorations in the 19th century, including one in 1862 by Mr Edlin and another by George Street in 1877. There were further modifications to the nave and chancel in the 20th century and in 2015 the tower , vestries and south porch were modified to provide a kitchen, toilets, small meeting rooms and additional storage space.
Interior
Interior Description
The church consists of a Chancel, Nave with North and South Aisles, a Vestry at the west end of the South Aisle and North and South Porches. The space in the Nave is designed as a whole, comprising of five virtually symmetrical bays. The great piers stand on raised bases presently largely obscured by the Victorian pews. Only the minor shafts have capitals, allowing the deep, hollow moulding to run up the piers and sweep over the arch to stretch the impression of height. Above, the wall surface is subdivided by shafts, which rise from the piers and the crowns of the arches to support the roof trusses. Each such subdivision has a clerestory window over an area of blind panelling.
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1794
Maker
William Faircliff Jnr
Pickford
6.D
Date
1794
Visit
RMC 5/86, RW, GP2015
Description
Accounts exist. Plan Layout Non Standard. Altered from 5 to 8 in 1955. Other Frame Sides 6E. With endposts. Curved braces.
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Clock
18th Century Clock with wrought iron side by side birdcage frame located in Tower made by JohnRowning from Newmarket
Historical Notes
1750 - 1750
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1499 Hz Weight: 373 lbs Diameter: 24.25" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 14140 Tower ID: 13607 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1414 Hz Weight: 399 lbs Diameter: 25.25" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 14141 Tower ID: 13607 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1258 Hz Weight: 470 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 14142 Tower ID: 13607 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1117 Hz Weight: 635 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Richard Keene 1703
Dove Bell ID: 14143 Tower ID: 13607 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 994 Hz Weight: 724 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Richard Keene 1703
Dove Bell ID: 14144 Tower ID: 13607 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 939 Hz Weight: 973 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Richard Keene 1703
Dove Bell ID: 14145 Tower ID: 13607 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 831 Hz Weight: 1060 lbs Diameter: 37.75" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Richard Keene 1703
Dove Bell ID: 14146 Tower ID: 13607 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 280 lbs Diameter: 22" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1776
Dove Bell ID: 14147 Tower ID: 13607 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 589 660
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 15/03/1994
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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