Nominal: 979 Hz Weight: 675 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1945
Dove Bell ID: 4732 Tower ID: 15303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Mundford: St Leonard
Overview
Grid reference: TL 800 938
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass Art/Wall Paintings/Frescos
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 318 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval and later. Flint with ashlar and some brick dressings. Plaintile roofs. Aisleless nave with north porch and tower to south west; chancel with vestry to north. Tower 1854 with diagonal buttresses. One 2-light cusped Y-traceried ground floor window, two cusped loops to first floor and 4 single light cusped bell openings. Saddleback roof with short spire. South wall of nave with 3 2-light C14 windows with mouchettes and daggers. West wall with one late Medieval 3-light window and a modern quatre- foil in gable. North porch probably post-Medieval with brick dressings. Entrance front with chequer pattern of brick and knapped flint. Plain chamfered entrance arch. 2-light mullion side windows with rectangular hood moulds. C14 moulded doorway. 3 C14 north windows similar to south wall. Chancel with 2 rebuilt 2-light south windows and a Priest's doorway. C18 hollow chamfered triple lancet east window. North side with vestry of 1900 and one late-Medieval 2-light window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C14 chancel arch with shafted responds and wave moulded arch. Fragmentary late-Medieval chancel screen revitalised with the addition of an organ loft and tracery designed by Sir Ninian Comper in 1911-12. Also by Comper are the front nave pews, the pulpit, the reading desk, organ case, chancel stalls, ceiling, reredos and east window stained glass. C14 font with mutilated Evangelist carvings.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1645 Hz Weight: 298 lbs Diameter: 22.69" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1945
Dove Bell ID: 32122 Tower ID: 15303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1466 Hz Weight: 332 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1945
Dove Bell ID: 32123 Tower ID: 15303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1305 Hz Weight: 369 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1945
Dove Bell ID: 32124 Tower ID: 15303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1232 Hz Weight: 435 lbs Diameter: 26.63" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1945
Dove Bell ID: 32125 Tower ID: 15303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1098 Hz Weight: 503 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1945
Dove Bell ID: 32126 Tower ID: 15303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1120 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 26.88" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by Robert Gurney 1670
Dove Bell ID: 32127 Tower ID: 15303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 800 938
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.
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