Weight: 1487 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1739
Dove Bell ID: 1122 Tower ID: 14838 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Broomfield: St Mary & All Saints
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601541
http://southquantockbenefice.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: ST 224 320
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 269 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Door Lintel
14th Century The South wall of the chancel has a doorway with a cinquefoiled head – C14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
15th Century Tower c.1440. Building may be related to Richard Silvrton who 'sumptusously repaired and decorated the church, 1443' according to a brass in the chancel.
Historical Notes
1440 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
16th Century From a will of 1535 - nave reconstructed in the Perpendicular style. Buttresses, gargoyles and battlements with pierced quatrefoils.
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
16th Century North aisle added in the Perpendicular style - from a will of 1535
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
16th Century Chapel added in the Perpendicular style - from a will of 1535
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
14th Century Earliest part is the C14th doorway
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 1
From a will dated 1535 - nave reconstructed and North aisle and chapel added in the Perpendicular style
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel partly rebuilt
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel east wall rebuilt
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
South wall of chancel has a C14th doorway.
1440 - 1440
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower
1443 - 1443
Period Qualifier: 1
Brass in chancel to Richard Silverton, priest, 'who sumptuously repaired & magnificently decorated the church, 1443'.
Buttress
16th Century Buttresses on North aisle and chapel
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Battlement
16th Century Battlement to North aisle and chapel
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Gargoyle
16th Century Gargoyle on North aisle and chapel exterior
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
16th Century Arcade (of Devon type, with leaf-banded capitals and the implements of the Passion) are of Ham Hill stone.
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Tracery
16th Century The tracery (of Devon type, with leaf-banded capitals and the implements of the Passion) is of Ham Hill stone.
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
18th Century Chancel partly rebuilt in the C18th (but there is nothing to show for it as the east wall was rebuilt again in the 19th).
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel partly rebuilt
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel east wall rebuilt C19th
Roof
16th Century Cradle roofs, with bosses and angels on the wallplates
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Boss
16th Century Cradle roofs, with bosses
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Wall Plate
16th Century Cradle roofs, with bosses and angels on the wallplates
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Blue Lias
15th Century
Blue Lias
Ham Stone
15th Century
Ham Stone
Limestone
15th Century
Westleigh Limestones
Sandstone
15th Century
Hangman Sandstones
Sandstone
15th Century
Otter Sandstone
Slate
15th Century
Morte Slates
Ham Hill Stone
16th Century The tracery and the arcade are of Ham Hill stone.
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Brass
15th Century A (headless) brass in the chancel to Richard Silverton, priest, 'who sumptuously repaired & magnificently decorated the church, 1443'.
Historical Notes
1443 - 1443
Period Qualifier: 2
Bench Pew
16th century Bench-ends carved with foliage and tracery - one has IH and IJC, and one is signed by Simon Wermen (who appears also at Trull: ‘Simon Warman maker of thys worke 1560’.
Historical Notes
1560 - 1560
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
16th century Perpendicular style font
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Chest
Iron bound chest
Carving
18th Century Carved arms of Queen Anne
Historical Notes
1702 - 1707
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 East window glass by William Morris's firm, 1913
Stained Glass (window)
Canon Clarke notes windows with 'Ornate p bono statue Alicie Reskemer; angels, donors, & emblem of St. John'
Commemorative Stone
17th Century Slab monument to William Towill, d. 1627
Historical Notes
1627 - 1627
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Stone
19th Century Two tablets by R. Long of Taunton
Commemorative Stone
Commemorative tablet by Manning
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument to Elixabeth Jeane, 1788, by Reeves and Son
Historical Notes
1788 - 1788
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument to John Jean, d. 1790, by T. King of lath
Historical Notes
1790 - 1790
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 566 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1989
Dove Bell ID: 13535 Tower ID: 14838 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 632 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Kingston 1828
Dove Bell ID: 13536 Tower ID: 14838 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 763 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1860
Dove Bell ID: 13537 Tower ID: 14838 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 783 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Llewellins & James 1886
Dove Bell ID: 13538 Tower ID: 14838 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 979 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Wroth 1716
Dove Bell ID: 13539 Tower ID: 14838 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 224 320
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
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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