Bell 1 of 1
Founded by G Mears & Co 1865
Dove Bell ID: 64341 Tower ID: 20499 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Grove: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: SU 402 904
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The original church built in1832 was very plain, with an entrance, a small 2-light window, a bellcote at the West end and lancets at the sides.
This became unsafe and was replaced in 1963 by a new one (consecrated 1965) byarchitects, R.J. Besinck & Son of Bath
Building Fabric and Features
Church
Modern The original church became unsafe and was replaced in 1963 by a new one (consecrated 1965) byarchitects, R.J. Besinck & Son of Bath
Historical Notes
1963 - 1965
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
Modern Narrow aisles
Historical Notes
1963 - 1965
Period Qualifier: 2
Sanctuary
Modern
Historical Notes
1963 - 1965
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
Modern Vestries
Historical Notes
1963 - 1965
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Concrete
Modern
Historical Notes
1963 - 1965
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
18th Century The c.1750 octagonal wooden font remains from the original church, and Dr. Edward Bouverie Pusey was baptised in it and was first placed in Pusey Church, Oxford
Historical Notes
1750 - 1750
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
Modern The West end is a concrete grid with pointed panels to hold glass from the last church
Historical Notes
1963 - 1965
Period Qualifier: 1
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 402 904
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.
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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