Nominal: 833 Hz Weight: 1001 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Stephens 1726
Dove Bell ID: 1390 Tower ID: 13633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Caston: St Cross
Overview
Grid reference: TL 959 975
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 355 m²
Exterior Description
C1300, mid C14 and early C15. Restored 1852-54. Flint with ashlar quoins and thatched roofs. West tower, nave and chancel. C14 tower of 3 stages with diagonal buttresses. Moulded ogee west door with hood mould on labels leading to integral porch. 3-light west window above string course of reticulation units within larger units. Clock face above. 2-light cusped belfry windows in third stage. Plain parapet. South nave with central flat buttress, 3 3-light early C15 panel traceried windows. Restored 2-light windows to west and east beside diagonal buttresses, the latter below remains of blocked rectangular rood loft window. Low coped parapet on kneelers. Chancel with 2 2-light trefoiled Y windows flanking arched Priest's door. Diagonal eastern buttresses. 3-light east window of intersecting ogee type of mid C14: trefoil cusps support lozenges below encircled cinquefoil vesica. Chancel north contains one 2-light Perpendicular window and a trefoil lancet. Angle buttress to nave. Rood loft stairs. 2 3-light Perpendicular windows under 4-centred arches. Central buttress. Brick 2 storey north porch now vestry. Arched and moulded entrance. Diagonal buttresses. Square headed one-light windows to each floor.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Double wave moulded tower arch with polygonal capitals partly blocked with timber to form ringing gallery. Benches installed 1839. 4-centred tomb recess in north wall. Low doorway to parvis to west. Very fine scissor braced roof of early C14 with collars covered with early C15 chestnut panelling decorated with transverse and longitudinal ribs and foliate bosses. Remains of original paint. Battlemented wall plate. Early C17 pulpit panelled with deep top rail with lunette carving. Base of screen. 2 misericord stalls abut screen. Early Cl7 brass chandelier of ball and baluster turnings. 2 tiers of 9 branches rise from central shaft. Trefoil piscina in chancel.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1399.5 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 26.25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Joseph Mallows 1756
Dove Bell ID: 14896 Tower ID: 13633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1264.5 Hz Weight: 438 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1907
Dove Bell ID: 14897 Tower ID: 13633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1138 Hz Weight: 493 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Stephens 1726
Dove Bell ID: 14898 Tower ID: 13633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1067.5 Hz Weight: 614 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Stephens 1726
Dove Bell ID: 14899 Tower ID: 13633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 933 Hz Weight: 770 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Stephens 1726
Dove Bell ID: 14900 Tower ID: 13633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 959 975
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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