Nominal: 907 Hz Weight: 837 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1916
Dove Bell ID: 5091 Tower ID: 12182 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Orcheston: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SU 58 456
Built of flints and stone rubble, with a very pleasing and picturesque appearance externally, the church dates from the 13th to the 15th centuries but was extensively altered in the early 19th century. The tower is squat, and broader than its length from east to west, with a prominent string course beneath the belfry stage, stepped buttresses, and small window openings in relation to wall surface.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 172 m²
Exterior Description
Built of flints and stone rubble, with a very pleasing and picturesque appearance externally, the church dates from the 13th to the 15th centuries but was extensively altered in the early 19th century. The tower is squat, and broader than its length from east to west, with a prominent string course beneath the belfry stage, stepped buttresses, and small window openings in relation to wall surface. The chancel east wall seems to have been completely rebuilt in the early 19th century, with pinnacles rising from diagonally set buttresses. The south porch, and the north and south corners of the nave and aisle, also have pinnacles. Much of the window tracery is 19th century, though the south windol, of the aisle has two Perpendicular lights under a square head. The south doorway is late 13th century.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is disappointing and, although the south arcade of two bays with round piers and double-chamfered arches appears original, the character is almost entirely of the early 19th century - bare and white, with only the rather strident glass in the chancel to add colour. The furnishings are all of the 19th century restoration (e.g. stone panelled Altar, pews, font and chancel stalls).
Fixtures and fittings
Chest
Early 17th Century
Altar
19th Century
Pew (object)
19th Century
Font (object)
19th Century
Stall
19th Century
Bells
Nominal: 1140 Hz Weight: 426 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1916
Dove Bell ID: 33939 Tower ID: 12182 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1016 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1916
Dove Bell ID: 33940 Tower ID: 12182 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 58 456
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.
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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