North Wilford: St Faith
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
The east window depicts The Crucifixion flanked by St. Mary and St. John, The Good Shepherd and The Light of the World, given in memory of The Revd. Albert Edward Barnack, first vicar, d. 1919 aged fifty-five, of whom it states that the church was "built largely by his efforts". The window is quite good in a style reminiscent of Burlison and Grylls.
Stained Glass
North aisle west: two lights depicting St. Alban and St. Faith, commemorating a death in 1915 and probably by the same hand as the east window; this one is signed by a colophon of a winged lion of St. Mark in silver stain, which has not yet been identified.
Stained Glass
West baptistery window of two lights depicting Christ and the Children, with four angels in the quatrefoil separated by a mullion and transom forming a cross; probably by the same hand as the other two windows.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
The altar is of oak, a stout open frame with chamfered legs and stretchers.
Reredos
1926
The reredos is well carved, with three panels with traceried heads of which the centre one is taller and narrower than the outer pair. There are four pinnacles above small cresting;
Pulpit
1915
The pulpit was given at the consecrationof the church in 1915; it is of oak, octagonal in plan, with Perpendicular- style blind tracery and standing on a stone base. It was completed by the addition of proper steps in 1951.
Lectern
The lectern is an oak pedestal which looks rather older than the church.
Font (object)
1915
The font is octagonal, with eight small colonettes attached to an octagonal panelled base and traceried panels above.
Font (component)
1915
Oak cover that has a cross and ring handle.
Rail
Of pale oak.
Organ (object)
The organ is a two-manual instrument by E. Wragg and Son, Nottingham, with a sash-window closing the console; the lower part has oak panelling, the upper part a simple unencased row of pipes; specification: Great 8,8,8,8,4,4; Swell 8,8,8,8,4,8,8; Pedal 32, 16,16,8. Probably pneumatic action.
Stall
Of stained pine.
Screen
c. 1915
The oak screen in Perpendicular style spanning the east arch of the north aisle is the greater part of the chancel screen.
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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