Nominal: 1286.5 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1881
Dove Bell ID: 6092 Tower ID: 15453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Sidestrand: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: TG 259 397
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade II listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 247 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval fabric moved inland in 1880 to present site. Flint with stone dressings. Lead roofs. West tower, nave, chancel, north vestry, south porch. Embattled round tower of three stages, the top two stages being octagonal; built in 1881 as a copy of the medieval tower which has subsequently fallen into the sea. Nave of 2 bays; to the south 2 2-light Perpendicular windows; to the north one 3-light and one 2-light Perpendicular window. C19 vestry to first bay. Chancel of 2 bays with one C19 Y-tracery window and one C19 2 light window with a triangular head to the south; to the north a restored Y-tracery window. C19 east window of 3 lights. Porch to first nave bay has single cusped lights to east and west. Doorway with polygonal shafts, abaci and bases; chamfered arch; outer continuous order; hood mould. Restored nave doorway with continuous chamfer merging into arch with rolls. Niche over with statue of angel with chalice.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Piscina in south nave wall. Ogee-arched piscina, drop-seat sedilia in chancel. C15 octagonal font. Stone cross in south east nave wall with 'Orate p aia Willi Atte wod' inscribed. Jacobean panelling of 1911 in chancel. Royal arms of George IV after Irish Union. War memorial using Renaissance niche bought in antique shop and adapted by Seely and Paget. East window designed by Henry Holiday and made by Powell (Whitefriars Glass works) in 1880's.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1614.5 Hz Weight: 224 lbs Diameter: 21.25" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1881
Dove Bell ID: 39203 Tower ID: 15453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1449.5 Hz Weight: 308 lbs Diameter: 23" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1881
Dove Bell ID: 39204 Tower ID: 15453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 259 397
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.
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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