Diameter: 28" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by Henry Tapsell 1585
Dove Bell ID: 56202 Tower ID: 21348 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Kirby Bedon: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: TG 278 54
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 155 m²
Exterior Description
C14 with C15 alterations. Original south porch 1479. Restored, re-seated, re-roofed and parts of walls rebuilt in 1876. New tower and south porch 1885 by R.M. Phipson. Flint with ashlar dressings and slate roofs. West tower, nave and chancel. 3 stage square unbuttressed tower with string courses defining each stage. 2-light cusped Y tracery west window. Spherical triangles light ringing chamber. 2-light quatrefoil vesica belfry windows and a flushwork crenellated parapet. Gabled south porch with 2-light side windows under square heads protects C12 south doorway : one order colonnettes terminating in a cushion capital to the west and a crocket capital to the east; square imposts support round arch with a single bold roll moulding. C13 plank doorway with iron strapwork and circular striking plate. Arched and chamfered north doorway with simple plank door, also C13. Nave lit through 2 2-light square-headed C19 Perpendicular windows each side. Similar chancel side windows, one of those to north removed to accommodate lean-to C20 vestry. 3-light intersecting chancel east window.
As lsited on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C19 tower arch. Scissor braced nave roof 1876 with ashlaring. Octagonal early C15 font with trefoiled statuary niches to stem. 2 cusped arches to each bowl panel. Panelled polygonal early C18 pulpit. Renewed chancel arch responds support a double chamfered arch. Scissor braced chancel roof of 1876. C17 altar rails with heavy turned balusters. Bench sedilia and plain piscina. Wall monument to Robert Sheppard and wife, Anne. 1600. Painted plaster and stone. Architectural frame with strapwork decoration contains square recessed niche in which the two figures kneel to right and left of prayer desk. Figures in Elizabethan costume. Above is a strapwork archievement. Predella contains latin inscription. Below is a scrolled apron with coat of arms. Brass to William Dussyng and wife in nave 1505 : figures portrayed naked under shrouds. In chancel a brass with heart and inscribed ribbon scrolls, the inscription now illegible. Various other inscriptions to now missing brasses in nave and chancel.
As lsited on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
20th Century located in Tower made by Gillett & Johnston from Croydon
Historical Notes
1920 - 1920
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 56203 Tower ID: 21348 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 31" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by John II Brend 1635
Dove Bell ID: 56204 Tower ID: 21348 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 4926 Hz Weight: 13 lbs Diameter: 7.81" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1927
Dove Bell ID: 56205 Tower ID: 21348 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 16 lbs Diameter: 8.5" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1927
Dove Bell ID: 56206 Tower ID: 21348 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 22 lbs Diameter: 9.56" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1927
Dove Bell ID: 56207 Tower ID: 21348 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 2940 Hz Weight: 60 lbs Diameter: 13" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1927
Dove Bell ID: 56208 Tower ID: 21348 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 278 54
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.
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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