Weight: 530 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas Newman 1743
Dove Bell ID: 54915 Tower ID: 20632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hardwick: St Margaret
Overview
Grid reference: TM 223 900
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Rood Screen Stained Glass Wall Painting
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 193 m²
Exterior Description
From C12. Round west tower collapsed in 1770 and only east side of tower to just above the nave roof level remains. Nave and chancel in one, the nave with plain Norman north doorway and altered Norman south doorway. Two-light Perpendicular south windows. Two-light Decorated? north windows and window with Y-tracery. Three-light Perpendicular east window. C15 south porch of chequered brick and knapped flint, with moulded brick arch and brick 2-light Perpendicular windows at sides.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C15 arch-braced roof with crenellated wall plate and longitudinal arched braces below. Rood stairs. C15 screen with traceried pointed arches and traceried dado with painted panels. Circa 1390 wall painting of St Christopher on north wall. Cl7 manorial pew with high panelled sides and tester on square moulded posts. Early C17 communion rail with flat balusters. C15 octagonal font with quatrefoils in panels of bowl and panelled stem. Fragments of stained glass in chancel windows. Monuments: Two tomb-chests: Thomas Glean 1666, and Sir Peter Gleane 1685.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 223 900
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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