Nominal: 692.5 Hz Weight: 1589 lbs Diameter: 43.63" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Henry II Bagley 1702
Dove Bell ID: 1848 Tower ID: 13783 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Cottesbrooke: All Saints
Diocese of Peterborough
Church, 628042
Overview
Grid reference: SP 710 735
Externally a particularly handsome medieval church with full square tower with fine double bell openings – all dating from circa 1300. The interior therefore comes as a surprise being largely 18th century – white walls relieved by a painted acanthus scroll frieze aping plasterwork, box pews, triple-decker pulpit and a raised family pew replete with fossilised marble fireplace. All this reflects the building of the new Cottesbrooke Hall by Smith of Warwick in the early 18th century. These interiors sensitively restored by the architect Lord Mottistone (of Seely and Page) 1959 -60. Beyond the family pew, raised up a chamber containing tombs. Splendid wall tomb to the Rede family first decade of the 17th century attributed to Hollemans. In the centre of the space magnificent tomb chests with effigies to Sir John Langham and his wife by Thomas Cartwright, 1670s. In the nave a series of memorials to later members of the Langham family by John Bacon ,R.A.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors 9am to 6pm daily. Keys also at the Old Post Office or The Old Rectory
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 416 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1386 Hz Weight: 620 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1994
Dove Bell ID: 17273 Tower ID: 13783 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1309.5 Hz Weight: 633 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1994
Dove Bell ID: 17274 Tower ID: 13783 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1162 Hz Weight: 733 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Henry II Bagley 1702
Dove Bell ID: 17275 Tower ID: 13783 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1035.5 Hz Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Henry II Bagley 1702
Dove Bell ID: 17276 Tower ID: 13783 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 923.5 Hz Weight: 872 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Henry II Bagley 1702
Dove Bell ID: 17277 Tower ID: 13783 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 874.5 Hz Weight: 1002 lbs Diameter: 36.63" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Henry II Bagley 1702
Dove Bell ID: 17278 Tower ID: 13783 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 774 Hz Weight: 1239 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Henry II Bagley 1702
Dove Bell ID: 17279 Tower ID: 13783 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 710 735
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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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