Nominal: 714 Hz Weight: 1569 lbs Diameter: 43.13" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1624
Dove Bell ID: 2843 Tower ID: 12917 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Great Bowden: St Peter & St Paul
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619104
http://www.harborough-anglican.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 746 888
St Peter & St Paul’s church stands in the middle of Great Bowden village, on the edge of Market Harborough. The oldest parts of the fabric date from the second half of the 13th century. It contains some original roof timbers and on its north wall the remains of a large fresco representing the Last Judgement, which was probably painted in the 15th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 465 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The oldest parts of the fabric date from the second half of the 13th century. It contains some original roof timbers and on its north wall the remains of a large fresco representing the Last Judgement, which was probably painted in the 15th century.
It is first mentioned in about 1220, but is quite probable that the church was there before that time.
Exterior Description
From A History of the County of Leicestershire:
The church of ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL consists of a clerestoried nave with north and south aisles, a clerestoried chancel flanked by chapels forming continuations of the aisles, north and south porches, and a spired west tower. It is built of ironstone with limestone dressing. The oldest parts of the fabric date from the second half of the 13thcentury when the main plan of the church was probably similar to the present one with the exception of the north chapel. The chancel and the south chapel are much altered, but were originally of this date, and there is a single window with plate tracery near the west end of the south aisle. The arcade between chancel and chapel consists of two pointed arches resting on a low central pier and molded responds. The chancel has a 13th-century piscina in its south wall and a blocked doorway beside it. The tower, which is of two tall stages above a high plinth, was probably built fairly late in the 14th century. The lower stage has angle buttresses and above are tall two-light windows with Decorated tracery. The castellated and pinnacled parapet is of limestone and is pierced by cruciform loops. Behind the parapet rises a short octagonal stone spire. Considerable alterations were made to the church in the 15th century when the aisles were raised and the three-bay arcades were rebuilt. Probably at the same time clerestories with square-headed windows were added to both nave and chancel. The north chapel, which has large square-headed windows and is separated from the chancel by an arcade similar to those of the nave, appears to be an addition entirely of the 15th century. It contains some original roof timbers and on its north wall the remains of a large fresco representing the Last Judgement. Most of the windows in other parts of the church are replacements of the 15th century and later.
Building Materials
Collyweston Slate
13th Century
Collyweston Stone
Limestone
13th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Millstone Grit
13th Century
Millstone Grit
Sand
13th Century
Northampton Sand (purple
Sandstone
13th Century
bioturbated sandstone)
Sandstone
13th Century
Northampton Sand (ferruginous sandstone)
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1208 Hz Weight: 509 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1954
Dove Bell ID: 22347 Tower ID: 12917 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1070 Hz Weight: 612 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Hugh I Watts 1599
Dove Bell ID: 22348 Tower ID: 12917 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 953 Hz Weight: 634 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1737
Dove Bell ID: 22349 Tower ID: 12917 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 900 Hz Weight: 808 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1739
Dove Bell ID: 22350 Tower ID: 12917 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 801.5 Hz Weight: 1104 lbs Diameter: 38.13" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1621
Dove Bell ID: 22351 Tower ID: 12917 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 746 888
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is O in C 14/08/1878 allowing exceptions (e.g. continued burial in existing vaults) postpooned by Oc in
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.
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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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