Nominal: 749 Hz Weight: 1387 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1872
Dove Bell ID: 7040 Tower ID: 10710 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wadhurst: St Peter & St Paul
Diocese of Chichester
Church, 610491
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 640 318
The church dates from the early 12th Century. It is situated in the centre of Wadhurst, just off the main street. Built of sandstone, the tower is from 1100, and its fine shingle spire, recently restored after gale damage, dates from the 14th Century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 591 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church dates from the early 12th Century. Built of sandstone, the tower is from 1100, and its fine shingle spire, recently restored after gale damage, dates from the 14th Century.
Exterior Description
The church dates from the early 12th Century. Built of sandstone, the tower is from 1100, and its fine shingle spire, recently restored after gale damage, dates from the 14th Century. The main exterior body has renaissance windows presumably replacing early English glazing. It has a fine 15th Century vaulted porch entrance on the south side. Its exterior presents a pleasing and interesting visual effect, reflecting changes to its appearance over centuries.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior comprises chancel and nave with north and south transepts, the windows containing 19th and 20th Century stained glass. It has capacity to seat about 400 people, some in pews and with space around for seating in chairs, or when the church is not in use for services, for visitors to appreciate the memorials to local families and internal features.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with flat bed frame made by Gillett & Bland from Croydon in 1873
Historical Notes
1873 - 1873
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1518 Hz Weight: 475 lbs Diameter: 25.88" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 43926 Tower ID: 10710 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1429 Hz Weight: 536 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 43927 Tower ID: 10710 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1272 Hz Weight: 567 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1954
Dove Bell ID: 43928 Tower ID: 10710 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1130 Hz Weight: 629 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1925
Dove Bell ID: 43929 Tower ID: 10710 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1006 Hz Weight: 687 lbs Diameter: 32.88" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Hodson 1670
Dove Bell ID: 43930 Tower ID: 10710 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 949 Hz Weight: 932 lbs Diameter: 35.63" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Lester & Pack 1753
Dove Bell ID: 43931 Tower ID: 10710 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 842 Hz Weight: 1243 lbs Diameter: 39.88" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Lester & Pack 1764
Dove Bell ID: 43932 Tower ID: 10710 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 640 318
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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