Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by George Purdue 1607
Dove Bell ID: 58859 Tower ID: 22828 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Portesham: St Peter
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634147
Overview
Grid reference: SY 602 858
The church probably stood here before the Norman Conquest, the base of the tower is believed to be early Norman, possibly Saxon. Most of the church is 12th and 13th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 241 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
12th Century
Portland Freestone
Interior
Interior Description
There are traces of Norman arcading in the north wall of the nave. The font is 12th or 13th century, the rood screen about 1500 and the pulpit is Jacobean on a modern base. The tracery of the north window of the nave contains the church’s only old stained glass.
Bells
Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Robert I Austen 1623
Dove Bell ID: 58860 Tower ID: 22828 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 602 858
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
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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