Nominal: 655.5 Hz Weight: 2156 lbs Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Roger I Purdue 1633
Dove Bell ID: 7643 Tower ID: 16050 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wootton Bassett: St Bartholomew & All Saints
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634492
Overview
Grid reference: SU 66 825
The church as seen today bears the marks of a continuous pattern of change, in line with the demands of each particular period. As far as is known there have been three buildings on the site of the present church. The first was a 13th century building, of which only a single window in the south east corner survives. The church was largely rebuilt in the 15th century to reflect the centrality of the sacraments in worship. Surviving from this period are the south and central aisles of the nave and chancel with the porch and parvis and a low tower.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 560 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
As far as is known there have been three buildings on the site of the present church. The first was a 13th century building, of which only a single window in the south east corner survives. The church was largely rebuilt in the 15th century to reflect the centrality of the sacraments in worship. Surviving from this period are the south and central aisles of the nave and chancel with the porch and parvis and a low tower.
The church interior was remodelled in 1710 to reflect changing doctrinal emphasis. The rood screen was removed and a heavy oak screen installed to divide the chancel from the nave. The altar was moved to the east wall and all pews turned to face the pulpit on the south wall. A gallery (now demolished) was added at the west end and the present ribbed wooden ceiling installed. Further rearrangement was done in 1823.
1869/71 brought a major rebuilding and extension programme undertaken by the celebrated architect George Street. The north wall was demolished and a new north aisle and sacristy added. A taller tower was also built, the box pews and galleries were removed and the font placed under the tower. In 1921 this area became a choir vestry and the font moved to its present position by the door. In 1941 the south aisle became a lady chapel, further enhanced by the installation in 1982 of a screen obtained from a redundant church. The interior of the church was repainted in 1977 with major roof restoration undertaken a few years later.
After a small fire and considerable smoke damage the church was cleaned and redecorated in 2012 as part of a major refurbishment project
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1342.5 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1890
Dove Bell ID: 46991 Tower ID: 16050 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1269 Hz Weight: 644 lbs Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1890
Dove Bell ID: 46992 Tower ID: 16050 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1105 Hz Weight: 700 lbs Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1890
Dove Bell ID: 46993 Tower ID: 16050 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 983 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Roger I Purdue 1633
Dove Bell ID: 46994 Tower ID: 16050 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 879 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Bell 6 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1890
Dove Bell ID: 46995 Tower ID: 16050 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 825 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1890
Dove Bell ID: 46996 Tower ID: 16050 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 738 Hz Weight: 1344 lbs Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Roger I Purdue 1633
Dove Bell ID: 46997 Tower ID: 16050 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1890
Dove Bell ID: 46998 Tower ID: 16050 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 66 825
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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