Weight: 1315 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1810
Dove Bell ID: 1652 Tower ID: 13319 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Clayhidon: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: ST 161 155
Clayhidon Church dates back to about the year 1275, with the south aisle and tower being added in the 15th century. Internally the nave and chancel date to the 15th Century. The windows are mostly perpendicular, though they have been restored at various times. The chancel arch is thought to be late 13th Century as is the font. The carved wood pulpit may be 17th Century. The gallery at the west end of the nave is mid 18th Century. The pews, altar rails, commandment boards, sanctuary tiling and stained glass all date to the restoration of 1846. The Grade I listing of the building is believed to be mainly due to the presence of an effigy, said to be of Sir Ralph de Hidon.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 277 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Clayhidon Church dates back to about the year 1275, with the south aisle and tower being added in the 15th century.
Internally the nave and chancel have a wagon roof, with ribs, bosses and plates all dating to the 15th Century.
The chancel arch is thought to be late 13th Century as is the font. The carved wood pulpit may be 17th Century. The gallery at the west end of the nave is mid 18th Century. The pews, altar rails, commandment boards, sanctuary tiling and stained glass all date to the restoration of 1846.
Exterior Description
Clayhidon Church dates back to about the year 1275, with the south aisle and tower being added in the 15th century. It is constructed of coursed chert rubble with limestone and Ham Hill stone dressings though the tower is stuccoed.
The tower is constructed with 3 stages and is battlemented at the top with corner pinnacles. Access is by a separate square-section stair turret on its south-east corner, with a separate doorway to the south. The tower houses 6 bells which are in regular use.
Building Fabric and Features
Bell Tower (component)
15th Century
Building Materials
Stone
1275 Clayhidon Church dates back to about the year 1275, with the south aisle and tower being added in the 15th century. It is constructed of coursed chert rubble with limestone and Ham Hill stone dressings though the tower is stuccoed.
Limestone
1275 Clayhidon Church dates back to about the year 1275, with the south aisle and tower being added in the 15th century. It is constructed of coursed chert rubble with limestone and Ham Hill stone dressings though the tower is stuccoed.
Ham Hill Stone
1275 Clayhidon Church dates back to about the year 1275, with the south aisle and tower being added in the 15th century. It is constructed of coursed chert rubble with limestone and Ham Hill stone dressings though the tower is stuccoed.
Stucco
15th Century Clayhidon Church dates back to about the year 1275, with the south aisle and tower being added in the 15th century. It is constructed of coursed chert rubble with limestone and Ham Hill stone dressings though the tower is stuccoed.
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
Internally the nave and chancel have a wagon roof, with ribs, bosses and plates all dating to the 15th Century. The windows are mostly perpendicular, though they have been restored at various times. The chancel arch is thought to be late 13th Century as is the font. The carved wood pulpit may be 17th Century. The gallery at the west end of the nave is mid 18th Century. The pews, altar rails, commandment boards, sanctuary tiling and stained glass all date to the restoration of 1846.
Fixtures and fittings
Roof
15th Century Internally the nave and chancel have a wagon roof, with ribs, bosses and plates all dating to the 15th Century.
Arch
13th Century The chancel arch is thought to be late 13th Century as is the font.
Font (object)
13th Century The chancel arch is thought to be late 13th Century as is the font.
Pulpit
17th Century The carved wood pulpit may be 17th Century.
Gallery (ecclesiastical)
18th Century The gallery at the west end of the nave is mid 18th Century.
Pew (object)
1846 The pews, altar rails, commandment boards, sanctuary tiling and stained glass all date to the restoration of 1846.
Altar Rail
1846 The pews, altar rails, commandment boards, sanctuary tiling and stained glass all date to the restoration of 1846.
Sanctuary
1846 The pews, altar rails, commandment boards, sanctuary tiling and stained glass all date to the restoration of 1846.
Stained Glass (window)
1846 The pews, altar rails, commandment boards, sanctuary tiling and stained glass all date to the restoration of 1846.
Bells
Weight: 593 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1914
Dove Bell ID: 16317 Tower ID: 13319 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 31.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1810
Dove Bell ID: 16318 Tower ID: 13319 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 32.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1810
Dove Bell ID: 16319 Tower ID: 13319 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 35.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1810
Dove Bell ID: 16320 Tower ID: 13319 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 38.88" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1810
Dove Bell ID: 16321 Tower ID: 13319 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 161 155
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether 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.
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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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