Nominal: 879.5 Hz Weight: 850 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1894
Dove Bell ID: 5848 Tower ID: 13694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Sampford Brett: St George
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601531
http://www.sampfordbrett.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: ST 89 401
13th century building, of nave, chancel and north transept. Tower added in the 14 C, modified by the Victorians with a south transept and vestry added.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 285 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
13th century building with modifications in the14th C and Victorian era.
Exterior Description
13th century building, of nave, chancel and north transept. Tower added in the 14th C,modified by the Victorians with a south transept and vestry added.
Building Fabric and Features
Chancel
13th Century
Transept
13th Century North Transept
Tower (component)
14th Century
Transept
Victorian South Transept
Vestry
Victorian
Interior
Interior Description
The church contains an effigy of a De Brett, believed to be the great-nephew of the Richard De Brett, one of the knights responsible for the murder of Thomas a Becket. There is a copy of the full family tree of the De Brett family in the north transept.
The church has interesting plaster work and wooden ceiling bosses.
The carved pew ends are of interest, one featuring the legend of Lady Wyndham.
Fixtures and fittings
Effigy
The church contains an effigy of a De Brett, believed to be the great-nephew of the Richard De Brett, one of the knights responsible for the murder of Thomas a Becket.
Ceiling
Wooden ceiling bosses
Pew (component)
Carved pew ends - one features the legend of Lady Wyndham
Wall Covering
Copy of the full family tree of the De Brett family in the north transept
Bells
Nominal: 1478.5 Hz Weight: 407 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1969
Dove Bell ID: 37945 Tower ID: 13694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1332.5 Hz Weight: 484 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1894
Dove Bell ID: 37946 Tower ID: 13694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1179.5 Hz Weight: 542 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1894
Dove Bell ID: 37947 Tower ID: 13694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1109 Hz Weight: 625 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1894
Dove Bell ID: 37948 Tower ID: 13694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 992 Hz Weight: 714 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1894
Dove Bell ID: 37949 Tower ID: 13694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 89 401
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.
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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