Nominal: 837 Hz Weight: 1202 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 6519 Tower ID: 12404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stretton Grandison: St Lawrence
Overview
Grid reference: SO 632 440
Current building dates from Norman times. Chancel south doorway is 12th century. Church largely rebuilt in the 14th century with the porch added in the 17th century. The Chancel was restored in 1855 and the remainder in 1858. The spire was was rebuilt in 1867. The building has a Nave with South Porch, West Tower and spire. East Chancel with to the north side an organ chamber. Vestry, Vestry Lobby and accesible WC.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 236 m²
Interior
Interior Description
Remains of wall painting above the entrance. Numerous memorials in the church to the Hopton family who were local land owners. Gauntlet from the English civil war attached to a monument from that period. Frederick Preedy tiles behind the alter. One piece of medieval glass. The rest was replaced during the Victorian period.
Bells
Nominal: 1434.5 Hz Weight: 534 lbs Diameter: 27.88" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1870
Dove Bell ID: 41320 Tower ID: 12404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1275 Hz Weight: 603 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 41321 Tower ID: 12404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1129 Hz Weight: 624 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 41322 Tower ID: 12404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1062.5 Hz Weight: 706 lbs Diameter: 32.63" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 41323 Tower ID: 12404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 945 Hz Weight: 832 lbs Diameter: 35.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 41324 Tower ID: 12404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 632 440
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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