Diameter: 17.88" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Peter de Weston
Dove Bell ID: 60937 Tower ID: 23988 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Tattenhoe: St Giles
Diocese of Oxford
Church, 627749
http://www.watlingvalley.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 829 339
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 81 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Buttress
Brick buttresses on the south
Floor
Brick floor
Church
16th Century The church was rebuilt in 1540 with materials from Snelshall Priory. Repaired again around 1636 by Mr. Stafford, the proprietor. In1842 it was ‘destitute of a ceiling’ which was repaired and ‘partly restored’ (Kelly) in 1892. In 1959 £58 was needed for immediate repairs £ 625 for deferred items. In 1960 the roof was repaired and woodwork treated.
Historical Notes
1540 - 1540
Period Qualifier: 1
Church rebuilt in 1540 with materials from Snelshall Priory.
1636 - 1636
Period Qualifier: 1
Repaired again around 1636 by Mr. Stafford, the proprietor.
N/A - N/A
Period Qualifier: 2
1892 - 1892
Period Qualifier: 1
In1842 it was ‘destitute of a ceiling’ which was repaired and ‘partly restored’ (Kelly) in 1892.
1959 - 1960
Period Qualifier: 1
In 1959 £58 was needed for immediate repairs £ 625 for deferred items. In 1960 the roof was repaired and woodwork treated.
Belfry
A small wooden belfry containing a bell inscribed 'Petrus Deveston me tecit' who died in 1357.
Building Materials
Plaster
20th century In 1960 the roof was repaired - the plaster ceiling was removed and plasterboard was substituted. It was plastered, so that it looks as before.
Historical Notes
1960 - 1960
Period Qualifier: 2
Limestone
Limestone walls
Brick
Brick floor and buttresses on South walls.
Wood
Wooden belfry
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Box Pew
Three box pews to the South.
Bench Pew
Open pews to the North.
Pulpit
Rail
Altar
18th Century
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (object)
13th-18th Century Clustered shafts, then a cable moulding and a small bowl carved with 'egg and dart' ornament. Canon Clarke thought it was a 1636 repair 'revivalism': but Collins’ Church Guide calls it 13th-18th century.
Historical Notes
N/A - N/A
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
17th Century West window C17th.
Historical Notes
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
Modern East window 1919
Historical Notes
1919 - 1919
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
14th-16th Century All other windows are in the Perpendicular style.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 829 339
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.
Further information
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