Nominal: 636 Hz Weight: 1971 lbs Diameter: 48" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1822
Dove Bell ID: 7496 Tower ID: 15169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
New Windsor: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Oxford
Church, 627391
http://windsorparishchurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SU 968 767
Large late-Georgian town centre Parish Church located on the High Street in this major tourist town, next to the historic Guildhall and in shadow of Windsor Castle. The current building has been a place of worship for the townspeople of Windsor and its many visitors for 200 years.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 786 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The current builiding dates from 1822 and was built on the site of a church dating back to 12th century. The current building has been a place of worship for the townspeople of Windsor and its many visitors for 200 years. Its interior walls are lined with mounments to the well-known and high standing people of the time and thus provides an important record of life in 1800s and early 1900s.
Exterior Description
The chancel and apse are notable for the high quality of design by SS Teulon. The prominent tower and pinnacles are a noticeable landmark on the Windsor skyline.
Building Materials
Limestone
19th Century
Limestone
Limestone
19th Century
Ooidal
Interior
Interior Description
The many notable memorials and artworks include the Last Supper painted by Franz de Cleyn (1588-1658) on the west wall, Grinling Gibbons 'Pelican' carvings (1680-82) by the Royal Pew and interesting mosaics in the apse.
Bells
Nominal: 1272 Hz Weight: 565 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1711
Dove Bell ID: 46252 Tower ID: 15169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1193 Hz Weight: 576 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1711
Dove Bell ID: 46253 Tower ID: 15169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1062 Hz Weight: 659 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1730
Dove Bell ID: 46254 Tower ID: 15169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 954 Hz Weight: 775 lbs Diameter: 34.12" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1824
Dove Bell ID: 46255 Tower ID: 15169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 848 Hz Weight: 888 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1711
Dove Bell ID: 46256 Tower ID: 15169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 795 Hz Weight: 1101 lbs Diameter: 39.12" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1822
Dove Bell ID: 46257 Tower ID: 15169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 715.5 Hz Weight: 1475 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1822
Dove Bell ID: 46258 Tower ID: 15169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 968 767
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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