Nominal: 869 Hz Weight: 850 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1595
Dove Bell ID: 5916 Tower ID: 14220 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Seagrave: All Saints
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619184
http://www.scsparishchurches.ukOverview
Grid reference: SK 619 175
Seagrave is a small village (population 546 according to the 2011 census) which is mentioned in the Domesday Book and which lies within the Diocese of Leicester. It almost certainly stands on the site of an earlier Saxon church. The church consists of a nave and north and south aisles built in the 13th and 14th centuries, although parts of the fabric may be older; a west tower built in the 14th century; a chancel restored/rebuilt in the late 19th century and north and south porches added in the same century. The building is a mixture of squared ashlar/walling laid to close coursing and granite rubble stone with stone dressings. The nave, chancel and porches are roofed with steeply pitched Swithland slate and the aisles with low pitched copper sheets.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 356 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
It almost certainly stands on the site of an earlier Saxon church.
The church consists of a nave and north and south aisles built in the 13th and 14th centuries, although parts of the fabric may be older; a west tower built in the 14th century; a chancel restored/rebuilt in the late 19th century and north and south porches added in the same century.
The present communion table in the sanctuary is the original medieval “mensa” which was presumably removed at the time of the Reformation when wooden tables replaced stone altars. It was found against the east wall of the chancel in 1972, identified as a Mensa and subsequently restored to its intended use in 1974.
The tenor bell was cast in 1595; the second bell is older and amongst the oldest in Leicestershire; the third is circa 1710.
There was a major reordering of the church in 1890/91. The chancel was restored/rebuilt, a fixed oak choir stall/pew installed along each side and fixed pine pews and frontals installed throughout the nave and in both side aisles.
A single face turret clock was installed in the tower in 1947. It was purchased by public subscription as a memorial to those villagers who served in the Second World War.
Exterior Description
The church consists of a nave and north and south aisles built in the 13th and 14th centuries, although parts of the fabric may be older; a west tower built in the 14th century; a chancel restored/rebuilt in the late 19th century and north and south porches added in the same century. The building is a mixture of squared ashlar/walling laid to close coursing and granite rubble stone with stone dressings. The nave, chancel and porches are roofed with steeply pitched Swithland slate and the aisles with low pitched copper sheets, now protected by roof alarms.
Building Materials
Blue Lias
13th Century
Blue Lias
Cobble
13th Century
Cobbles – Bunter
Conglomerate
13th Century
Sandrock
Diorite
13th Century
Mountsorrel Granodiorite
Limestone
13th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Limestone
13th Century
Wreake Limestone
Sandstone
13th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Swithland Slate
13th Century
Swithland Slate
Interior
Interior Description
The circular font, of carved pink sandstone, is either late Saxon or early Norman and is surmounted by a carved wooden cover inscribed “S. Coalbank January 1893”.There is a small meeting room at the west end of the north aisle and a kitchen and lavatory at the same end of the south aisle. In between and incorporating the font, is an open area of the nave which is used for mission and community activities in the church. In 2016/2017, the life-expired carpet in the meeting room and open area was replaced with oak boarding.
One of the chancel windows on the south side of the church contains Murano glass. The present communion table in the sanctuary is the original medieval “mensa” which was presumably removed at the time of the Reformation when wooden tables replaced stone altars.
Above the north porch door is a case containing two old musical instruments - an ophicleide and a serpent - which were used to accompany the singing before the introduction of an organ.
In terms of type of wood, design and craftsmanship, the pews installed in the chancel are much superior to those that remain in the nave. The former are hardwood, have attractive carvings and are better made than the latter which are softwood, plain and of basic construction.
Bells
Nominal: 1094 Hz Weight: 649 lbs Diameter: 30.88" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by William Noone 1710
Dove Bell ID: 38255 Tower ID: 14220 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 975 Hz Weight: 783 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Seliok (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 38256 Tower ID: 14220 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 619 175
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 15/10/1889
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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