Weight: 928 lbs Diameter: 36.69" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by James Wells 1816
Dove Bell ID: 4415 Tower ID: 15648 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Marcham: All Saints
Diocese of Oxford
Church, 627310
http://www.marcham-with-garford.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SU 452 968
All Saints' Church is situated at the North West corner of the village of Marcham, about 2 miles West of Abingdon. The church is of pre-Conquest origin and it has been suggested that it was an Anglo-Saxon Minster. The church was originally built of locally quarried Corallian Rag and was largely rebuilt in a roughly coursed limestone in 1837-8. The architect was William Fisher of Oxford, and his restoration is in the Perpendicular Gothic style.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 468 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church is of pre-Conquest origin and it has been suggested that it was an Anglo-Saxon Minster. The first reference to the church is in Domesday Book (1086); until its dissolution in 1538 Abingdon Abbey remained in control of Marcham. Christ Church College, Oxford then became Patron of the living, as it still is today. The church was originally built of locally quarried Corallian Rag and was largely rebuilt in a roughly coursed limestone in 1837-8. The architect was William Fisher of Oxford, and his restoration is in the Perpendicular Gothic style. The thirteenth century tower, much of the stone flooring and part of the south porch was retained: the overall length of the church (133 ft.) stayed the same, as did the position of many of the walls. Some stone was recycled, including the south doorway, some window frames, and one internal arch. However, the medieval interior was transformed into a high, light and airy space in the style of a Georgian meeting house, with visual emphasis on the nave and on the pulpit. The church has not been altered externally since the 19th Century rebuild. In 1987-8 a sympathetic internal re-ordering took place: a gallery was installed at the west end, with kitchen, toilets, and a partitioned area beneath it.
Interior
Interior Description
The medieval interior was transformed into a high, light and airy space in the style of a Georgian meeting house, with visual emphasis on the nave and on the pulpit. All the windows are plain leaded lights other than two large and one small Victorian stained-glass windows at the east end. The exposed timber roof is of dark stained pine with cast iron decoration.
The church has not been altered externally since the 19th Century rebuild. In 1987-8 a sympathetic internal re-ordering took place: a gallery was installed at the west end, with kitchen, toilets, and a partitioned area beneath it. A small first-floor meeting room sits behind the gallery with access from it, by loft ladder, to a second-floor storage room above. The organ was moved to the gallery from the east end. The chancel floor level was raised, and glass partitions were installed to make two separate rooms at the east end, currently used as a vestry/office and a prayer/meeting room. The tower was not altered but the peal of 6 bells was rehung.
Bells
Weight: 332 lbs Diameter: 25.13" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 30514 Tower ID: 15648 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 422 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by James Wells 1816
Dove Bell ID: 30515 Tower ID: 15648 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 469 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1988
Dove Bell ID: 30516 Tower ID: 15648 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 573 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by James Wells 1816
Dove Bell ID: 30517 Tower ID: 15648 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 719 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by James Wells 1816
Dove Bell ID: 30518 Tower ID: 15648 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 452 968
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.
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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