Nominal: 811 Hz Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Wallis 1589
Dove Bell ID: 5370 Tower ID: 16291 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Portchester: St Mary
Diocese of Portsmouth
Church, 629021
Overview
Grid reference: SU 625 44
St Mary’s Church sits within Portchester Castle. The church is Grade I listed, early Norman (c.1128) and an important example of Romanesque architecture. The church began as part of an Augustinian monastery providing education for the young, a hospital for the sick, hospitality for visitors, provisions for the poor and a place of prayer and Christian education.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The church stands within the grounds of Portchester Castle, which is operated by English Heritage. Access is available to the church during opening hours and for services. The church has a cafe with WC.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 482 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church began as part of an Augustinian monastery providing education for the young, a hospital for the sick, hospitality for visitors, provisions for the poor and a place of prayer and Christian education.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Maker
Pickford
Date
Visit
JCE
Description
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1136 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by (unidentified) 1633
Dove Bell ID: 35444 Tower ID: 16291 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 884 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Higden 1632
Dove Bell ID: 35445 Tower ID: 16291 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 625 44
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.
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Notabletree | 2 |
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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