Bell 1 of 5
Founded by William Dobson 1832
Dove Bell ID: 49788 Tower ID: 17650 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Gissing: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TM 146 852
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade I 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 Angel Roof
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 317 m²
Exterior Description
From probably late C11. Flint with stone dressings, and tiled roofs. Round west tower, probably late C11 (probably not earlier) with Norman two-light round-headed bell-openings with dividing shaft and scallop capital, circular windows (probably not Saxon), and small two-light round-headed west window with incised zigzag surround. Tall tower arch with zigzag carving in arch and plain inposts. Nave probably late C11 with Norman south doorway with zigzag in arch and one order of shafts with scallop capitals. One Decorated nave window. Chancel with north and south chapels of early C13 with Y-tracery windows. Remaining windows Perpendicular. Two-storeyed C15 north porch with flushwork panelling, diagonal buttresses, fleurons in arch and flanking niches.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C15 double-hammerbeam nave roof. Two single-chamfered arches between chancel and south chapel with octagonal pier, north chapel probably originally had similar but now single arch. C15 north chapel roof. Some C15 bench ends, remainder C19. C15 octagonal font. Early C17 screen to north chapel. Monuments: tablets to Kemp family of 1614, 1710, 1734 and 1815.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Diameter: 28.38" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Darbie 1670
Dove Bell ID: 49789 Tower ID: 17650 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Darbie 1670
Dove Bell ID: 49790 Tower ID: 17650 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 32.25" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Darbie 1670
Dove Bell ID: 49791 Tower ID: 17650 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1036 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by William Dobson 1832
Dove Bell ID: 49792 Tower ID: 17650 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 146 852
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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