Nominal: 788 Hz Weight: 1115 lbs Diameter: 38.63" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by George Purdue 1612
Dove Bell ID: 6121 Tower ID: 10376 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Skilgate: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: SS 986 272
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 172 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Church
19th Century Grey stone church rebuilt 1872 - builders How of Brompton Regis
Historical Notes
1872 - 1872
Period Qualifier: 1
1933 - 1933
Period Qualifier: 1
Choir stalls added and chancel floor relaid
1972 - 1972
Period Qualifier: 1
Electricity installed and minor restoration
Tower (component)
14th Century 2-stage tower, unbuttressed west end, large stepped buttresses at junction with nave rising to just below bell-openings, louvred lancet bell-openinqs, voussoirs of former west window cutting string courses, inserted C19 west window below, hoodmould with face terminals as on all other window openings, no west door
Chancel
19th Century Chancel floor relaid 1933
Historical Notes
1933 - 1933
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel floor relaid
1872 - 1872
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
19th Century 2-bay nave
Historical Notes
1872 - 1872
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
19th Century North aisle
Historical Notes
1872 - 1872
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
19th Century South front gabled single storey porch
Historical Notes
1872 - 1872
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
19th Century
Historical Notes
1872 - 1872
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Stone
19th Century Grey stone church rebuilt 1872
Ham Hill Stone
Ham hill stone dressings
Slate
Slate roofs
Tile
Decorative ridge tiles
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Choir
Modern Choir stalls added 1933
Historical Notes
1933 - 1933
Period Qualifier: 2
Lectern
19th Century C19th brass lectern with sconces, possibly by Bardman of Birmingham
Lancet Window
2 lancets on north front
Bells
Nominal: 1184 Hz Weight: 430 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1922
Dove Bell ID: 39343 Tower ID: 10376 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1052 Hz Weight: 545 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1922
Dove Bell ID: 39344 Tower ID: 10376 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 986 Hz Weight: 565 lbs Diameter: 31.88" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by George Purdue 1609
Dove Bell ID: 39345 Tower ID: 10376 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 886 Hz Weight: 781 lbs Diameter: 34.94" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by William III Purdue 1648
Dove Bell ID: 39346 Tower ID: 10376 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 986 272
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.
It is unknown whether 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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