Paddlesworth: St Benedict
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 684 621
Nave and smaller chancel. The walls are mainly of flint rubble with patches of brick, clunch and ragstone. Formerly the roof was of thatch, but in 1961 this was replaced with hand-made red pantiles.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and smaller chancel
Description of Archaeology and History
Formerly the roof was of thatch, but in 1961 this was replaced with hand-made red pantiles.
Exterior Description
The walls are mainly of flint rubble with patches of brick, clunch and ragstone. The north and south nave windows appear to be original Norman work, and also the south doorway: the chancel has, a single lancet east window and round-headed windows to north and south.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior walls are rendered, but not whitened. The chancel arch is probably late 14th century, with carved corbel heads supporting the inner of the two orders. The nave is simply furnished, with plain wooden chairs on a floor of York stone flags.
Fixtures and fittings
Screen
15th Century
Oak, extensively repaired
Table
17th Century
Reredos
17th Century
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 684 621
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.
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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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