Nominal: 939 Hz Weight: 625 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by William Yare 1611
Dove Bell ID: 3445 Tower ID: 13139 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Horspath: St Giles
Diocese of Oxford
Church, 627115
http://www.gchparishes.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 571 48
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 253 m²
Exterior Description
tower, with its west door and window, was built about 1400, as was the tall western arch
Evidence that the tower was added later is shown in the truncated western arch, which runs at its apex into the tower wall; the original plinth on which this arch rested can be seen projecting from the wall below it.
Later in the 15th. Century the pitch of the roof was lowered, and new square-headed Early English windows were let into the sides of the original chancel and north wall of the nave. Little else seems to have happened from that period until the changes of the 19thc.
In 1840 the east wall of the chancel was found to be out of alignment, and the Early English walls, with their three lancet windows to the east and the roof, were demolished, and replaced by the present chancel in the “revived perpendicular” style; though fortunately the original 15th.c side window stonework was re-inserted.
By 1849 the church was in a “dilapidated and dangerous state”, and the architect H. J. Underwood oversaw the rebuilding of the north wall of the nave, the construction of the north transept, the re-roofing of the nave & south transept; and in addition the removal of the small clerestory, together with the ornate singing gallery in the tower
Interior
Interior Description
A chancel screen was installed during the 1860s, (which was later removed in 2004 to the western arch at the entrance to the ringing chamber).
At this time the borders to the nave and chancel arches featured a zigzag pattern, but at the turn of the 19th.c this feature disappeared, as did the coke stove which sat where the font now stands.
he hexagonal font is Norman, with a 19th.c lid, and the pulpit is a rare Jacobean piece (given by Magdalen College, Oxford) which portrays a very early example of third-dimensional aspect carving on the side panels. The organ dates from 1880, and was made and installed by of R W Rowse, of Summertown, Oxford.
A portable nave altar was introduced in 1985, together with a restoring and repainting of the reredos in the chancel, and two years later the whole interior was redecorated. Pews in the south transept were removed, which was carpeted together with the nave crossing & chancel
Bells
Nominal: 1600.5 Hz Weight: 326 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1866
Dove Bell ID: 25508 Tower ID: 13139 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1427.5 Hz Weight: 405 lbs Diameter: 25.25" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1719
Dove Bell ID: 25509 Tower ID: 13139 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1266 Hz Weight: 433 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1719
Dove Bell ID: 25510 Tower ID: 13139 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1188.5 Hz Weight: 461 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Joseph Carter 1602
Dove Bell ID: 25511 Tower ID: 13139 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1066 Hz Weight: 528 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by W & J Taylor 1838
Dove Bell ID: 25512 Tower ID: 13139 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 56 lbs Diameter: 12.5" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by James Wells 1811
Dove Bell ID: 25513 Tower ID: 13139 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 571 48
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.
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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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