Nominal: 666.6 Hz Weight: 2156 lbs Diameter: 48" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by William Dobson 1821
Dove Bell ID: 5363 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Poole: St James w St Paul
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634273
Overview
Grid reference: SZ 8 904
Construction of the Church was undertaken between 1819 and 1821 and is by John Kent of Southampton and Joseph Hannaford of Christchurch in a simplified Gothic style. The building is constructed in tooled Purbeck ashlar with slated roofs. Some of the windows have painted timber sub-frames which themselves are of simple flowing tracery.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 876 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The Church was constructed between 1819 and 1821 in a late 18th Century style. It has not been subject to major alteration since the time of construction.
The Medieval Parish Church was demolished starting in 1819 and the foundation stone was laid on the 31st May 1819.
Construction of the Church was undertaken between 1819 and 1821 and is by John Kent of Southampton and Joseph Hannaford of Christchurch in a simplified Gothic style. The original proposal was to include a spire, which was not, in the event, constructed.
Exterior Description
Construction of the Church was undertaken between 1819 and 1821 and is by John Kent of Southampton and Joseph Hannaford of Christchurch in a simplified Gothic style.
The building is constructed in tooled Purbeck ashlar with slated roofs. Some of the windows have painted timber sub-frames which themselves are of simple flowing tracery. The plan comprises: Sanctuary with vestibule on both north and south sides including staircases to the Gallery, Nave, north and south aisles with Galleries to the north, south and west ends and a west Tower with low level Vestries to the north and south of the Tower.
Interior
Interior Description
Internally the Nave arcades comprise of clusters of pine shafts from Newfoundland bolted together to form a quatrefoil profile. The arches have plain capitals and circular top moulding. The Galleries and the Gallery pews have panelled fronts/backs which are painted. The Reredos, dating from 1736, was relocated from the previous Church.
Bells
Nominal: 1699 Hz Weight: 620 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1937
Dove Bell ID: 35398 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1509.9 Hz Weight: 648 lbs Diameter: 27.88" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1937
Dove Bell ID: 35399 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1347.3 Hz Weight: 700 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by William Dobson 1821
Dove Bell ID: 35400 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1281.1 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by William Dobson 1821
Dove Bell ID: 35401 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1141.4 Hz Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by William Dobson 1821
Dove Bell ID: 35402 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1014 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 34.13" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by William Dobson 1821
Dove Bell ID: 35403 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 895.2 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 36.88" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by William Dobson 1821
Dove Bell ID: 35404 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 836 Hz Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 39.25" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by William Dobson 1821
Dove Bell ID: 35405 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 748.2 Hz Weight: 1512 lbs Diameter: 42.63" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by William Dobson 1821
Dove Bell ID: 35406 Tower ID: 14824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SZ 8 904
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.
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