Weight: 1217 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1908
Dove Bell ID: 3813 Tower ID: 10367 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Knowstone: St Peter
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615502
http://edgemoorparishes.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SS 827 230
S doorway said to be Norman, but surviving fabric appears principally C15, the North aisle possibly early C16. North aisle arcade probably rebuilt and church refenestrated in C19.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 249 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Door Lintel
Medieval Norman doorway on the South
Church
15th Century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
1400 - 1550
Period Qualifier: 1
North aisle is slightly later
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
Arcade covered C18th-C19th
Buttress
19th Century Brown buttresses - intermediate along body of church Diagonal buttresses to tower
Aisle
15th-16th Century North aisle with 4 C19th square headed windows
Historical Notes
1400 - 1550
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
18th Century North, 4-bay arcade with square piers and semi-circular round arches - described as 'modern' in early C19th. Original arcade covered up in the C18th.
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
15th Century West tower of 2 stages with diagonal buttresses, polygonal north-east stair-turret and embattled parapet. C19th 2-light bell openings to each face
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Battlement
15th Century Embattled tower
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
15th Century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
15th Century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
15th Century South porch
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Roof
15th Century Plastered barrel roof to nave and chancel, C15th whitewashed ceiled wagon-roof to south aisle with decorative carved bosses at the intersections
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Arch
Tall tower arch with double ogee and hollow moulded surround
Building Materials
Bath Stone
15th Century
Bath Stone
Hatherleigh Stone
15th Century
Hatherleigh Stone
Sandstone
15th Century
Medium- Grained Bude Sandstone
Slate
15th Century
Crackington Slate
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Render
Tower rendered except on the South side and the North church side rendered and yellow washed
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bench (seat)
18th Century C18th seats cut down
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
17th Century Monument to John Culme, d. 1691 chancel south side. Figures resting on broken pediment, central achievement, Ionic colonettes and skull to base
Historical Notes
1691 - 1691
Period Qualifier: 2
Wall Painting
18th Century Painted Royal Arms dated 1724, P. Hynam, Warden, in North aisle under the tower
Commemorative Object
19th Century North side wall monument to Froude family, including Reverend John Froude (d. 1852), incumbent 1804-1852
Historical Notes
1852 - 1852
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
17th Century Small wall tablet to Philip Shapcote (d. 1690)
Historical Notes
1690 - 1690
Period Qualifier: 2
Rail
18th Century C18th communion rails formerly with alternating barley sugar and straight turned balusters, but some have been removed
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Pulpit
19th Century C19th pulpit incorporates one open traceried panel of former screen
Historical Notes
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
19th Century East window 1854
Historical Notes
1854 - 1854
Period Qualifier: 2
Drain Pipe
18th Century Lead rainwater head between dated 1750 and inscribed 'St Peters'
Historical Notes
1750 - 1750
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 571 lbs Diameter: 28.38" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1908
Dove Bell ID: 27447 Tower ID: 10367 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 641 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 27448 Tower ID: 10367 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 701 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 27449 Tower ID: 10367 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 33.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Exeter foundry
Dove Bell ID: 27450 Tower ID: 10367 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Diameter: 36.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas III Pennington 1670
Dove Bell ID: 27451 Tower ID: 10367 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 827 230
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.
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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.
Further information
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