Diameter: 32" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1832
Dove Bell ID: 61987 Tower ID: 24604 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
West Molesey: St Peter
Diocese of Guildford
Church, 617149
http://www.spwm.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TQ 133 683
West Molesey is relatively small and largely made up of post war properties. Due to its great age and history St Peter's is a prominent and important part of the landscape. The tower is the oldest part of the church having once been a watchtower in 1440. The church was rebuilt in 1843 and enlarged in 1859 with the addition of the north aisle.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 244 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There was a church in West Molesey in the Domesday Book. In the 16th century this church was known as the 'West Molesey Church'. The tower is the oldest part of the church having once been a watchtower in 1440. The church was rebuilt in1843 and enlarged in 1859 with the addition of the north aisle.
Exterior Description
The tower is the oldest part of the church having once been a watchtower in 1440. The church was rebuilt in 1843 and enlarged in 1859 with the addition of the north aisle. The church has a lych gate in front of the south entrance. The church was rebuilt in 1843, the north aisle was added in 1859. The flint tower dates back to 1440.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Maker
Pickford
Date
Visit
Roland Locke
Description
This Bell Frame However Has Unusually Long Mortises For The Head Struts And Further Research Is Required To Understand Why This Is. For 2
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
0
Material
Bells
Diameter: 34" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by William Carter 1614
Dove Bell ID: 61988 Tower ID: 24604 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 133 683
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Churchyard Structures
Lych Gate
Unknown
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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