Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Bristol foundry
Dove Bell ID: 51688 Tower ID: 18760 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Brownston: St John the Baptist
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
The side windows have red quarries arranged in the form of a cross.
Stained Glass
c. 1844
The east window has a diamond-shaped panel of stained glass proper, probably of c.1844 or perhaps earlier. It depicts a saint or Evangelist, presumably St.John, in a red cloak, holding an open book in his left hand and gesturing with his right hand. above him an inscription, which it was not possible to read from ground level. Below him, the words Deo Gloria.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
This is perhaps the most remarkable, both for its design and material. The material is granite: it containsa good many fossils, and is speckled grey in colour. The bowl is circular, and stands on a central drum; detached from this drum, and rising to the top of the bowl, are eight colonnottes. The font stands in the south-west corner.
Pew (object)
The pews are not in themselves special, though being tall and painted black they contribute to the atmosphere of the interior. They have book-rests but open backs.
Lectern
Wooden eagle Lectern. Large and quite well carved bird.
Pulpit
Entered from the vestry recess, and therefore in an odd position almost in the south-east corner. Perpendicular in style.
Altar
1844
The altar has panelled front and sides, the panels painted dark red with gold fleurs de lys.
Rail
1844
The rails are painted white, and the lancet openings (which match the blank openings of the altar) are painted gold.
Stall
The clergy stall is the most intriguing piece of furniture in the church. The front is richly carved indeed, and shows the Three Persons of the Trinity above very distinctive curly clouds and winged cherubs' heads. It looks 17th century, and German or Flemish rather than English.
Bells
Churchyard
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
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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