Weight: 280 lbs Diameter: 22.63" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1915
Dove Bell ID: 58585 Tower ID: 22668 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Parkstone: St Osmund
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Materials
Brick
The walls of the western part of the church are built using a mottled thin hand-made brick specially made at Wareham, ranging in colour from yellow, through shades of red, to brown and purple, laid in Flemish bond. Some of this has been replaced with red brick since the original construction, especially in the 1950 restoration of the south aisle. The east end has earlier red brick rendered with roughcast and with red and yellow terracotta dressings.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
1925
The high Altar has a baldacchino based on that of St Clemente, Rome. Altar cross and 6 candlesticks 1925 by Bainbridge Reynolds.
Pulpit
Square, polished white. Supported on four columns, with panels of coloured marble and mosaics depicting a peacock and the Agnus Dei.
Lectern
1926
By W Bainbridge Reynolds, with reading desk and candlesticks of hand-beaten bronze
Font (object)
13th Century
Medieval fluted limestone font bowl with hollow-chamfered angles. From Sturminster Marshall, on square stone base by Prior. Oak lid with open scrolled wrought iron handle.
Organ (object)
1904
Three manual and pedal organ. Rebuilt in 1931 and 1964.
Bells
Weight: 56 lbs Diameter: 12.88" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1885
Dove Bell ID: 58586 Tower ID: 22668 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
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
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 | 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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