Nominal: 777 Hz Weight: 845 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Wroth 1714
Dove Bell ID: 5137 Tower ID: 11520 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Over Stowey: St Peter & St Paul
Overview
Grid reference: ST 185 385
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 268 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
14th Century C14th tower with square Northeast turret. Two stage embattled tower with diagonal buttresses, plinth with offset, gargoyles, embattled topping stair-turret on north side, 2-light bell-chamber windows with stone grilles; 3-light west window, west door in a moulded surround
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Buttress
14th Century Diagonal buttresses to tower
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Gargoyle
14th Century Gargoyles on tower
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
14th Century Canon Clarke notes that south side is probably C14th-cent but restored, similarly the North aisle C15th but restored also. Chancel, porch and North chapel are rebuilt.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
South side C14th
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
North aisle C15th
1840 - 1840
Period Qualifier: 1
Enlargement work by Richard Carver
1902 - 1902
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel lengthened 20 feet
1866 - 1866
Period Qualifier: 1
Later thorough restoration by Carver & Giles (reopened April 5, 1866)
Aisle
15th Century North aisle 15th - restored
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
19th Century 3 bay chancel. Chancel lengthened 20 feet in 1902. Victorian in style - stained glass, reredos 1875 and mosaics. Trefoiled lancets, 3- light east window
Historical Notes
1902 - 1902
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel lengthened
Roof
19th Century C19 wagon roofs
Historical Notes
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
14th-16th Century Nave of 1:2:1 bays, single and 3-light windows, cambered heads. Perpendicular and Neo-Perpendicular styles
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
South porch
Chapel (component)
North chapel
Vestry
Arcade
Arcade to North aisle
Chancel Arch
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 East window by Hardman & Co. 1857
Historical Notes
1857 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 6 windows by William Morris & Co - South of the nave and two in the aisle of 1870 and 1874
Historical Notes
1870 - 1874
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
15th Century C15th font
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Bench (seat)
15th Century C15th bench-ends stuck to C19th seats
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 1
Reredos
19th Century Reredos 1875 with marble Good Shepherd
Historical Notes
1875 - 1875
Period Qualifier: 2
Mosaic
Mosaics on chancel floor and sides
Commemorative Object
19th Century Large monument in the north aisle to Thomas and James Rich esqs, 1813&15, (by J. Wood, Bristol) – 'who contributed to ornament & improve the church',
Historical Notes
1813 - 1815
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Stone
17th Century Floor slab to Humfry Blake of 1619
Historical Notes
1619 - 1619
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Stone
19th Century Floor slab to Baron Taunton of 1869
Historical Notes
1869 - 1869
Period Qualifier: 2
Lancet Window
Trefoiled lancets in chancel
Bells
Nominal: 1309 Hz Weight: 462 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 34180 Tower ID: 11520 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1166 Hz Weight: 498 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1865
Dove Bell ID: 34181 Tower ID: 11520 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1038 Hz Weight: 557 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Exeter foundry
Dove Bell ID: 34182 Tower ID: 11520 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 980 Hz Weight: 620 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by George Davis 1790
Dove Bell ID: 34183 Tower ID: 11520 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 877 Hz Weight: 667 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Exeter foundry
Dove Bell ID: 34184 Tower ID: 11520 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 185 385
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.
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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