Nominal: 726 Hz Weight: 1568 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Tobias III Norris 1683
Dove Bell ID: 3457 Tower ID: 15849 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Hough-on-the- Hill: All Saints
Diocese of Lincoln
Church, 621262
Overview
Grid reference: SK 923 464
All Saints' church, Hough on the Hill is a grade I listed building. The church dates from the 11th century onwards and consists of a west tower with a circular stair turret, nave with north and south aisles, south porch, rectangular chancel with north aisle.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 426 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
An extensive Anglo-Saxon cemetery including both burials and cremations has been excavated on Lovedon Hill. There was also a medieval motte-and-bailey castle situated on a natural mound, known as Castle Hill, on which the church of All Saints was later built. It is an ancient scheduled monument. All Saint’s Church is built of ironstone and limestone and dates back to the 11th century. It was restored to its present condition in 1845. It contains monuments to the Payne family and is notable for its Saxon tower with an unusual circular stairway. The top storey of the tower was added during the 15th century.
The tower stair turret dates from the 11th century, and is attached to the west wall of an earlier tower. Only four such turrets survive in this country. The tower itself dates from the 11th century and was built later than the nave. The upper part of the tower is from the 15th century and it is topped with battlements and eight pinnacles.
In the 13th century, 2 Bay arcades were added on each side with octagonal piers. There is an entrance to a Rood loft. In the 15th century a clerestory was added of four windows each of two lights. The roof was restored in 1906.
The chancel dates from the 13th century; there is a sedilia and aumbry in the south wall. The east window is from the 15th to 16th century. The north side has a 13th century style arcade inserted after the chancel was built.
The porch was built in the 13th century and the steep pitched roof was replaced in the 15th century. The small window is a reused Anglo-Saxon one. The stone seats have games etched into them.
Church was restored in 1845. Most of the internal fittings are 19th century.
Exterior Description
All Saint’s Church is built of ironstone and limestone and dates back to the 11th century. It was restored to its present condition in 1845. It consists of a west tower with a circular stair turret, nave with north and south aisles, south porch, rectangular chancel with north aisle.
Interior
Interior Description
The nave is the oldest part of the church; the walls were originally 10m high with a thatched roof. Most of the internal walls are plastered.
In the 13th century, 2 Bay arcades were added on each side with octagonal piers. There is an entrance to a Rood loft. In the 15th century a clerestory was added of four windows each of two lights. The roof was restored in 1906.
The chancel dates from the 13th century; there is a sedilia and aumbry in the south wall. The east window is from the 15th to 16th century. The north side has a 13th century style arcade inserted after the chancel was built.
Most of the internal fittings are 19th century.
Bells
Nominal: 1213 Hz Weight: 557 lbs Diameter: 28.38" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1887
Dove Bell ID: 25558 Tower ID: 15849 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1104.5 Hz Diameter: 30.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Tobias III Norris 1683
Dove Bell ID: 25559 Tower ID: 15849 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 983 Hz Diameter: 32.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Tobias III Norris 1683
Dove Bell ID: 25560 Tower ID: 15849 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 928 Hz Diameter: 35" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Tobias III Norris 1683
Dove Bell ID: 25561 Tower ID: 15849 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 805 Hz Diameter: 37.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Tobias III Norris 1683
Dove Bell ID: 25562 Tower ID: 15849 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 923 464
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.
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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