Diameter: 14.25" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Robert Wells (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 52147 Tower ID: 19047 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Challow: St Nicholas
Overview
Grid reference: SU 380 882
The present building was begun in the period 1000 to 1100. It was altered at least twice between 1150 and 1310, with the South Aisle being added around 1300. In the Victorian period major works were carried out in 1858. It was not until 1883/4 that the tower was added. The initial plan was for it to have a timber spire clad with shingles, but this was never built.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 194 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Up to 1853 the church was a chapel of ease in the parish of Letcombe Regis. Until the Reformation it belonged to the Abbey of Amesbury. After the dissolution of the monasteries it came under the Diocese of Salisbury until 1836 when it was transferred to the Diocese of Oxford. From 1863 to 1977 it formed a parish with West Challow. From 1977 until 1991 it was a parish on its own, the incumbent also being involved with St. Mary’s Convent in Wantage. In 1991 East Challow was joined with Denchworth and Hanney to form a joint living. More recently these three parishes have joined with Grove to form the new benefice of the Vale.
Exterior Description
The lych gate, designed by Canon Sanders, was built to commemorate the men who died in the 1914/18 war but it also commemorates all those who served in the armed forces during this war. The names of the fallen are carved on two panels above the arch on the road side of the entrance, and those who served are carved on two panels inside the lych gate. It was dedicated in 1920.
Interior
Interior Description
The pews installed in 1858 were replaced with chairs, the pulpit was replaced, the rood screen installed and the oak screen around the entrance door was built. The floor was altered, installing wood block floors under the chairs with stone slab flooring in the aisles. The wood wall panelling was fitted in the nave and South Aisle.
The present stained glass east window was installed during this period. He also obtained the plaster relief on the south wall of the Chancel.
The church clock, paid for by public subscription, was installed in 1911 to commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.
The faculty to remove the old organ and replace it is dated 1897, so the present organ is of this vintage.
There is a small stained glass representation of the Holy Trinity in a window on the north wall of the Nave, it appears to have been in the east window before Canon Sanders replaced the window. In another window on the north side of the Nave there is a partial stained glass coat of arms of the Russia Company. We have failed to find out why it is in our church.
Another item of some interest are the two carved heads on either side of the Chancel Arch facing the Nave. That on the left is a crusader and on the right is a lady in a wimple. It is considered that it is possible that they are representations of King Edward I and his mother Eleanor of Provence.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
20th Century Clock with cast iron plate and spacer frame located in Tower made by Gillett & Johnston from Croydon in 1911
Historical Notes
1911 - 1911
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Diameter: 15.75" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 52148 Tower ID: 19047 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 380 882
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.
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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