Diameter: 34" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1908
Dove Bell ID: 52741 Tower ID: 19377 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Corton: St Bartholomew
Overview
Grid reference: TM 538 980
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 312 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval; in ruins by C17, with partial restoration during C18, C19 and C20. Nave, chancel, west tower, south porch; the only parts in use are the chancel and the easternmost bay of the nave, although at the time of survey (June 1985) further accommodation was under construction within the shell of the nave. Flint rubble, the lower parts of the tower and chancel faced with knapped flint; stone dressings. Pantiled roof. C15 square tower, quite tall: diagonal buttresses with 3 off-sets and a crenellated parapet enriched with flushwork panels. Original 3-light west window, now blocked; square pierced stone openings at ringing chamber level; belfry openings with missing tracery. The C14 3-bay nave had Perpendicular-style windows, now missing except in the eastern bay where they have been renewed. Original moulded doorways to north and south. C15 porch, much restored in C20. Good C14 chancel: tall 2-light side windows in the Decorated style, with reticulated tracery motifs; large 5-light east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
The part of the church in use was re-roofed in 1870. In the south nave are the rood loft stairs and a simple piscina. In the chancel is a combined piscina and triple sedilia with crocketted ogee arches: this was installed early C20 and incorporates part of the original discovered in a nearby house. Well- preserved octagonal font of c.1500, the panels of the bowl carved alternately with lions and with angels bearing shields; angels to the bowl underside and 4 lions against the stem. Stone reredos installed 1913, incorporating some medieval work. A C14 carved cross from the east gable is stored inside the chancel.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 538 980
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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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