Nominal: 888 Hz Weight: 1042 lbs Diameter: 37.13" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by I Halton & D Hedderley 1714
Dove Bell ID: 5231 Tower ID: 17038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Peckleton: St Mary Magdalene
Overview
Grid reference: SK 470 8
Peckleton is mentioned in the Domesday Book and the list of rectors dates back to 1203. The existing church is of mid to late 14th Century origin with 16th and 19th Century alterations.
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
The site has been significant since at least Roman times and it is believed there was once a Norman chapel on the site. Peckleton is mentioned in the Domesday Book and the list of rectors dates back to 1203. The existing church is of mid to late 14th Century origin with 16th and 19th Century alterations. It underwent significant restoration in 1869, including rebuilding of the chancel and south porch, heightening and reroofing of the nave, as well as the addition of new pews and internal furnishings. In 1968 the benefices of Peckleton and the nearby village of Kirkby Mallory were joined under a single rector, but reorganisation in 1993 saw Peckleton becoming a joint benefice with Desford. The last Rector of Desford and Peckleton retired in 2012 and after some years as a single benefice in either interregnum or clergy care that for reasons of redeployment in each case lasted only a matter of months, Peckleton is now back in companionship with Kirkby Mallory in a church grouping that also includes Newbold Verdon and Barlestone under Reverend Sue Ives-Smith as a Priest-in-Charge.
Exterior Description
The existing church is of mid to late 14th century origin with 16th and 19th century alterations. The west tower is surmounted by a spire and weathervane.
The church consists of chancel, nave, south aisle, tower and spire. It underwent significant restoration in 1869, including rebuilding of the chancel and south porch, heightening and reroofing of the nave.
Building Materials
Cobble
14th Century
Cobbles – Bunter
Diorite
14th Century
Markfieldite
Millstone Grit
14th Century
Millstone Grit
Sandstone
14th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
14th Century
Triassic Red Sandstone
Swithland Slate
14th Century
Swithland Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1488.5 Hz Weight: 552 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by I Halton & D Hedderley 1714
Dove Bell ID: 34680 Tower ID: 17038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1331.5 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by I Halton & D Hedderley 1714
Dove Bell ID: 34681 Tower ID: 17038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1191 Hz Weight: 660 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by I Halton & D Hedderley 1714
Dove Bell ID: 34682 Tower ID: 17038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1130.5 Hz Diameter: 31.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by I Halton & D Hedderley 1714
Dove Bell ID: 34683 Tower ID: 17038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 996.5 Hz Weight: 909 lbs Diameter: 34.63" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by I Halton & D Hedderley 1714
Dove Bell ID: 34684 Tower ID: 17038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 470 8
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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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