Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Charles Newman 1702
Dove Bell ID: 54697 Tower ID: 20513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Gunthorpe: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TG 12 352
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Stained Glass Marble Reredos
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 268 m²
Exterior Description
Flint with brick dressings and variegated green and blue slated roof. Perpendicular west tower, nave and north transept; south porch and chancel restored 1863-1864 presumably by Frederick Preedey of Worcester architect, designer of the stained glass. West tower of 4 stages with buttresses, three 2-light belfry windows west window of C18 honeycomb brick; chequer work battlements. Nave three 3-light Perpendicular windows to south. Two 3-light to north. Three-light transept north window. Chancel one 2-light Perpendicular south window; one C19 window EE 2-light; east window c1400 3-light Decorated with lozenges quatrefoils. South porch by Preedey with Annunciation group in niche in gable. South door and blocked nave north door of c1300.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C15 font. Nave roof and chancel details of 1863-64; chancel arch low. Te Deum reredos, arched braced nave and chancel roofs. High Victorian stained glass; east window 1863 by William Warrington, 4 chancel windows, one nave and one tower west window designed by Preedey.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 12 352
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.
It is unknown whether 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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