Weight: 2420 lbs Diameter: 50" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1850
Dove Bell ID: 327 Tower ID: 15375 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Aylesbury: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Oxford
Major Parish Church, 627594
http://www.aylesburystmary.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SP 817 139
The church is cruciform, with a crossing tower and transepts. The chancel is 13th century, and noble both inside and out; crossing tower and transepts date also from the 13th century, but later than the chancel.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Services: Sunday - 8am Holy communion, 10am sung Eucharist. Monday-Friday - 9:15am morning prayer. The church remains open for other events for the morning of every weekday. Saturday - 10am drinks and refreshment. Facilities: Toilets (accessible) and ramped entrance.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1122 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
13th to 15th centuries, restored in the 19th century, 1850-69, by Sir Gilbert Scott.
Exterior Description
The church is cruciform, with a crossing tower and transepts. The chancel is 13th century, and noble both inside and out; crossing tower and transepts date also from the 13th century, but later than the chancel. East of the south transept is the Lady Chapel, added in the early 14th century.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
c.1855-60
The east window of c. 1855-60 by Willement.
Interior
Interior Description
The tower is one of the most impressive points of the building. As seen from inside the crossing it is supported on double-chamfered arches above which is a stage of two twin-openings on all four sides, all much renewed by Scott. In order to reveal the triforium stage, it seems, Scott removed what had previously been the flour of the ringing chamber.
The nave and arcades are probably of the same date as the crossing, and the arcades consist of six bays: the arches are supported on quatrefoil piers with moulded capitals and double-chamfered arches. The west window and the clerestorys are of course Perpendicular, and of this period also are the transverse arches across the aisles and the handsome roofs of the two transepts.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Late 12th Century
Bells
Weight: 750 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1773
Dove Bell ID: 9361 Tower ID: 15375 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 830 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1773
Dove Bell ID: 9362 Tower ID: 15375 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 850 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1773
Dove Bell ID: 9363 Tower ID: 15375 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1020 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1773
Dove Bell ID: 9364 Tower ID: 15375 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1140 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1854
Dove Bell ID: 9365 Tower ID: 15375 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1310 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1773
Dove Bell ID: 9366 Tower ID: 15375 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1780 lbs Diameter: 45.5" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1773
Dove Bell ID: 9367 Tower ID: 15375 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 196 lbs Diameter: 22" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by William Yare 1612
Dove Bell ID: 9368 Tower ID: 15375 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 817 139
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.
Churchyard Structures
Gate
late C19 or early C20 South Gateway
Historical Notes
N/A - N/A
Period Qualifier: 2
Grade II List Entry 1117952
Gate
C18 East Gateway
Historical Notes
N/A - N/A
Period Qualifier: 2
Grade II List Entry 1160534
War Memorial
1921 War Memorial Cross
Historical Notes
1921 - N/A
Period Qualifier: 2
Grade II List Entry 1458531
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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