Nominal: 710 Hz Weight: 1624 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1956
Dove Bell ID: 960 Tower ID: 10248 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bratton Fleming: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SS 643 377
C14; C16 tower rebuilt C19. Chancel rebuilt 1853; nave & North aisle c. 1861 by J Hayward. Reordering and extension by M Richmond 2012.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 303 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
19th Century Early C16th tower rebuilt in the early C19th after it collapsed on the nave
Historical Notes
1500 - 1550
Period Qualifier: 2
1861 - 1861
Period Qualifier: 1
Rebuilt
Church
19th Century Rebuilt C19th after the tower collapsed on the nave
Historical Notes
1854 - 1854
Period Qualifier: 2
The chancel was rebuilt by the rector & friends in 1854 (£500)
1861 - 1861
Period Qualifier: 2
Church reopened 31st October, 1863 Canon Clarke notes ‘after having undergone a thorough transformation at the hands of an Exeter architect, Mr. Hayward, from Grecian Renaissance to Gothic.’ Nave and North aisle rebuilt, reroofed and refitted costing about £1000. Thomas Bowdler was a large contributor.
Chancel
19th Century The chancel was rebuilt by the rector & friends in 1854 (costing £500)
Historical Notes
1854 - 1854
Period Qualifier: 1
Nave
19th Century Nave rebuilt after the tower fell on the church by John Hayward and the church reopened in 1861.
Historical Notes
1861 - 1861
Period Qualifier: 1
Aisle
19th Century North aisle rebuilt after the tower fell on the church by John Hayward and the church reopened in 1861.
Historical Notes
1861 - 1861
Period Qualifier: 1
Roof
19th Century Church reroofed after the tower fell on the church by John Hayward and the church reopened in 1861.
Historical Notes
1861 - 1861
Period Qualifier: 1
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (component)
19th Century Font of Caen stone given by the Reverend J.A. Gould during the refitting of the church in 1861.
Historical Notes
1861 - 1861
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument to Reverend Bartholomew Wortley, d 1749 with Latin inscription
Historical Notes
1749 - 1749
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass
19th Century East window by Nathaniel Westlake, dated 1890.
Historical Notes
1890 - 1890
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1196.5 Hz Weight: 596 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1895
Dove Bell ID: 12669 Tower ID: 10248 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1061 Hz Weight: 678 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1956
Dove Bell ID: 12670 Tower ID: 10248 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 951.5 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 34.88" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1792
Dove Bell ID: 12671 Tower ID: 10248 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 895.5 Hz Weight: 971 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1895
Dove Bell ID: 12672 Tower ID: 10248 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 797 Hz Weight: 1172 lbs Diameter: 38.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1956
Dove Bell ID: 12673 Tower ID: 10248 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 643 377
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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