Nominal: 932.6 Hz Weight: 752 lbs Diameter: 32.9" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Henry I Knight 1619
Dove Bell ID: 746 Tower ID: 10617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Black Bourton: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Oxford
Church, 627238
http://www.12churches.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SP 286 42
Considered a significant medieval church, St Mary the Virgin was originally built about AD1190. It is now a Grade 1 listed building. The earliest notable features are Norman including the chancel, font and carved stone pulpit.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 264 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The five-bay arcade between the nave and the north aisle survives from the 12th century. In the 13th century the chancel, nave and north aisle were re-modelled, and the easternmost bay of the aisle was projected northward to form a north transept. Early English Gothic lancet windows in the chancel nave and north chapel date from this time. The north doorway of the north aisle dates from the 14th century. In the 15th century the bell tower was bult into the nave and the stone pulpit was constructed. By the end of the 16th century the north transept had become the memorial chapel of the Hungerford family. Built into the north wall is a substantial stone monument to Eleanor Hungerford (died 1592): a recumbent effigy framed by Corinthian columns. The chapel also includes an English Baroque Cartouche to Anthony Hungerford (died 1703) on the west wall. Black stone plaques on the floor record other members of the family.
The building was restored under the direction of the architect E.G. Bruton in 1866.
In 2017 a full restoration of the bell tower and the 5 bells in it was undertaken and a 6th bell was added.
Interior
Interior Description
The earliest notable features are Norman including the chancel, font and carved stone pulpit. The five-bay arcade between the nave and the north aisle survives from this time, the 12th century. In the 13th century the chancel, nave and north aisle were re-modelled, and the easternmost bay of the aisle was projected northward to form a north transept. Early English Gothic lancet windows in the chancel nave and north chapel date from this time. The north doorway of the north aisle dates from the 14th century. In the 15th century the bell tower was bult into the nave and the stone pulpit was constructed. By the end of the 16th century the north transept had become the memorial chapel of the Hungerford family.
Bells
Nominal: 1566.9 Hz Weight: 340 lbs Diameter: 23.4" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2017
Dove Bell ID: 11583 Tower ID: 10617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1397.5 Hz Weight: 326 lbs Diameter: 24.7" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1866
Dove Bell ID: 11584 Tower ID: 10617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1245.1 Hz Weight: 353 lbs Diameter: 25.7" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1866
Dove Bell ID: 11585 Tower ID: 10617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1174.7 Hz Weight: 422 lbs Diameter: 27.1" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Henry III Bagley 1743
Dove Bell ID: 11586 Tower ID: 10617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1047.4 Hz Weight: 514 lbs Diameter: 29.1" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Henry I Knight 1618
Dove Bell ID: 11587 Tower ID: 10617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 286 42
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.
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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