Nominal: 982 Hz Weight: 684 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1705
Dove Bell ID: 2572 Tower ID: 10748 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Filleigh: St Paul
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615499
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Grid reference: SS 662 280
1732, built on a new site but incorporating some fabric from the old church. Remodelled 1876-7 by Clark of Newmarket
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 309 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Church
18th Century The mediaeval church was remodelled in 1732 by the 1st Lord Clinton and Baron Fortescue and again 1876-7 by J. F. Clark of Newmarket.
Historical Notes
1732 - 1732
Period Qualifier: 1
Origin of most of the church
1876 - 1877
Period Qualifier: 1
J. F. Clark alterations to towers, chancel and roofs
Tower (component)
18th Century Church remodelled 1732 to include two towers, East tower removed 1876-7 by J.F. Clark and West tower remodelled.
Historical Notes
1732 - 1732
Period Qualifier: 2
1876 - 1877
Period Qualifier: 1
East tower removed 1876-7 by J.F. Clark and West tower remodelled.
Roof
18th Century Barrel roof - with panels painted with foliated decoration, the chancel roof particularly elaborate and painted by Lady Susan Fortescue c. 1880
Historical Notes
1732 - 1732
Period Qualifier: 2
1876 - 1877
Period Qualifier: 1
J. F. Clark remodelling
1880 - 1880
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel roof painted by Lady Fortescue
Chancel
18th Century Apsidal chancel
Historical Notes
1732 - 1732
Period Qualifier: 2
1876 - 1877
Period Qualifier: 1
Substatial changes during J. F. Clark remodelling
Aisle
18th Century South aisle - with surviving Perpendicular windows
Historical Notes
1732 - 1732
Period Qualifier: 2
1876 - 1877
Period Qualifier: 1
J. F. Clark remodelling
Building Materials
Bath Stone
1732
Bath Stone
Doulting Stone
1732
Doulting Stone
Sandstone
1732
Culm Sandstones
Sandstone
1732
Dark Red Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Panelling
19th Century Borders of nave panels painted 1880 by Lady Fortescue
Historical Notes
1880 - 1880
Period Qualifier: 1
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 Chancel has Clayton and Bell glass, the aisle has a (Canon Clarke describes as) 'fiery & inky east window', and another two by Clayton and Bell.
Reredos
Victorian/Pre WW1 The chancel Powell & Sons mosaics and reredos – mosaic in an alabaster frame – of 1906.
Historical Notes
1906 - 1906
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
Marble font
Decorative Features
Royal arms at the West end
Brass
16th-18th century Brass to Richard Fortescue, d. 1570; & Lucy, d.1767.
Historical Notes
1570 - 1767
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1636 Hz Weight: 372 lbs Diameter: 23.63" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 21003 Tower ID: 10748 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1473 Hz Weight: 337 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1705
Dove Bell ID: 21004 Tower ID: 10748 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1307 Hz Weight: 402 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1705
Dove Bell ID: 21005 Tower ID: 10748 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1230 Hz Weight: 452 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1705
Dove Bell ID: 21006 Tower ID: 10748 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1106 Hz Weight: 486 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Penningtons 1765
Dove Bell ID: 21007 Tower ID: 10748 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 662 280
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
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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