Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1873
Dove Bell ID: 3440 Tower ID: 15286 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Horsham St Faith: St Andrew & St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TG 216 150
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Rood Screen Concerts/Live Music Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 458 m²
Exterior Description
Fabric mainly of the C15 with early C14 west tower and east wall of c1200. Knapped flint with limestone dressings; slate roof over nave, lead roofs over chancel and aisles. West tower, nave, chancel, north and south aisles, south porch. Square west tower with staged diagonal buttresses and embattled parapet. Square traceried sound holes. Two-light Decorated belfry windows. Two storey south porch with groined vault with central boss depicting the crucifixion of St Andrew. Stooled niche between two windows over entrance; parapet with stone frieze. Restored Perpendicular south aisle windows, bays divided by staged buttresses. South wall of chancel has windows at two levels and low-side window with cusped and cambered head. East gable wall with three stepped lancets with double plain-chamfered reveals. Wall built in chequerwork flint and limestone blocks. Bellcote over east nave gable.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Nave arcades of seven bays, C15, with seven 2-light clerestorey windows above. South aisle windows set into arcade of four- centred arches with demi-octagonal piers with attached shafts. C19 stone staircase to porch upper chamber at west end of south aisle. C19 stone staircase to porch upper chamber at west end of south aisle. Screen base dated 1528 with twelve painted panels, upper part with cusped ogee arches. Pulpit dated 1480, with painted panels. C15 octagonal font with four good lambs' head carvings at base; traceried bowl panels re-cut. Fine C17 font cover of elaborate classical design of four Tuscan columns carrying entablature. Wall monument on south side of chancel to William Fell (+1795) and his wife Martha (+ 1794). Head-bracket for Lenten veil in chancel. C19 roof with arch-braced principals.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1873
Dove Bell ID: 25478 Tower ID: 15286 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1873
Dove Bell ID: 25479 Tower ID: 15286 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1873
Dove Bell ID: 25480 Tower ID: 15286 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1873
Dove Bell ID: 25481 Tower ID: 15286 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1873
Dove Bell ID: 25482 Tower ID: 15286 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 216 150
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
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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Beech | Veterantree | 1 |
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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