Nominal: 541 Hz Weight: 3157 lbs Diameter: 56.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1897
Dove Bell ID: 1528 Tower ID: 15124 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Chew Magna: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: ST 577 632
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 599 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
From Canon Clarke's notebooks Vol 26 pg 26
He quotes:
18th century repairs:
1733, roof repaired by Henry Rudge.
1735, a contract with Mr. Cope, plasterer, of Bristol: £114 was spend for work.
1748-9 – white-washed & windows repaired.
1752, tower repaired by James Bartlett & Thos: Page, smiths, William Emblin, carpenter, & James Collins, mason.
1755: church to be repaved: the estimate of Emblin & Bush (£130) was accepted.
1756: pews, gallery & pulpit painted by Daniel of Bristol (£24).
1759 – the singing gallery fitted up, wainscoted & painted.
1764 Emblin, carpenter & Joseph Carter, plumber, repaired the roof of the S. aisle (£15).
In 1765 paid £33:7:2 (£1883:0:9) was paid to John & William Veale, carpenters, for repairs between 1778 & 1806.
John Chapman, plasterer, was paid £47:4:11 in 1782.
(F.A. Wood, Collections for a Parochial History of Chew Magna, 1903).
Building Fabric and Features
Buttress
16th Century Tower - set-back buttresses with many set-offs
Historical Notes
1541 - 1541
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
16th Century Tower, made of ashlar with 4 stages. Set-back buttresses with many set-off, 2-light windows in 2 stages and 2-light belfry windows
Historical Notes
1541 - 1541
Period Qualifier: 2
Records show money left for the tower 1541
1752 - 1752
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower repaired by James Bartlett & Thomas Page - smiths, William Emblin - carpenter and James Collins, mason.
Belfry
16th Century Belfry stage as part of tower
Historical Notes
1541 - 1541
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
14th Century Canon Clarke thought the Arcade C14th but notes that Nikolaus Pevsner says late C13th
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel Arch
14th Century Canon Clarke thought the Chancel arch C14th but notes that Nikolaus Pevsner says late C13th
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
15th Century North aisle, Perpendicular style, money was left in 1443 to build
Historical Notes
1443 - 1443
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
15th Century North chapel in the Perpendicular style, money was left in 1443 to build. Known as the 'Strachey' chapel with monument to Sir Henry Strachey d. 1810 by J. Bacon. Contains the effigies of Sir John and Lady St. Low, c 1450.
Historical Notes
1443 - 1443
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
15th Century 2-storeid porch
Aisle
15th Century South aisle was rebuilt and has the initials of Bishop Bekynton – who was Bishop 1443-65
Historical Notes
1443 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 2
1764 - 1764
Period Qualifier: 1
Roof repaired by Emblin, carpenter and Joseph Carter, plumber (£15).
Roof
15th Century
Historical Notes
1778 - 1806
Period Qualifier: 1
In 1765 paid £33:7:2 (£1883:0:9) was paid to John and William Veale - carpenters, for repairs between 1778 -1806. Unsure where or what they worked on but likely the roof
1764 - 1764
Period Qualifier: 1
Emblin - carpenter and Joseph Carter - plumber, repaired the roof of the South aisle (£15).
1443 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 2
1733 - 1733
Period Qualifier: 1
Roof repaired by Henry Rudge
Wall
18th Century 1735, a contract with Mr. Cope, plasterer, of Bristol: £114 was spent for work.1748-9 the church was white-washed. John Chapman, plasterer, was paid £47:4:11 in 1782
Historical Notes
1735 - 1735
Period Qualifier: 1
1748 - 1749
Period Qualifier: 1
1782 - 1782
Period Qualifier: 1
Floor
18th Century 1755 - church to be repaved and the estimate of Emblin & Bush (£130) was accepted
Historical Notes
1755 - 1755
Period Qualifier: 1
Musicians Gallery
18th Century 1756 gallery painted by Daniel of Bristol (£24) and 1759 the singing gallery fitted up, wainscoted and painted.
Historical Notes
1756 - 1756
Period Qualifier: 1
Painted
1759 - 1759
Period Qualifier: 1
Refitted
Vestry
19th Century The vestry to the east of the North chapel was built in 1824
Historical Notes
1824 - 1824
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
14th Century The earliest part is the C14th arcade and chancel arch
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Canon Clarke thought the arcade and chancel arch C14th though he notes that Nikolaus Pevsner thought they were late C13th
1443 - 1443
Period Qualifier: 1
Perpendicular style North aisle and chapel, money was left for them 1443
1443 - 1465
Period Qualifier: 1
South aisle rebuilt with initials of Bishop Bekynton, who was bishop 1443-1465
1541 - 1541
Period Qualifier: 1
Money was left 1541 to built the tower
1733 - 1733
Period Qualifier: 1
Roof repaired
1735 - 1735
Period Qualifier: 1
A contract with Mr. Cope of Bristol, a plasterer, £114 was spent for work.
1748 - 1749
Period Qualifier: 1
Church white-washed & windows repaired.
1752 - 1752
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower repaired
1755 - 1755
Period Qualifier: 1
Church repaved
1756 - 1756
Period Qualifier: 1
Pews, gallery and pulpit painted
1759 - 1759
Period Qualifier: 1
The singing gallery was fitted up, wainscoted and painted
1764 - 1764
Period Qualifier: 1
South aisle roof repaired
1778 - 1806
Period Qualifier: 1
Carpentry repairs
1782 - 1782
Period Qualifier: 1
Replastered
1824 - 1824
Period Qualifier: 1
Vestry built
1860 - 1860
Period Qualifier: 1
General restoration by John Norton
1918 - 1918
Period Qualifier: 1
Stalls and parcloses added
1933 - 1933
Period Qualifier: 1
South chapel restored to use
1973 - 1973
Period Qualifier: 1
Canon Clarke notes that repairs were in progress when he visited
1588 - 1602
Period Qualifier: 1
Window in the South chapel replaces a C15th one
Chapel (component)
Modern South chapel restored to use 1933. Contains large coloured monument to Edward Baber 1588.
Historical Notes
1588 - 1602
Period Qualifier: 1
Window in South chapel replaces C15th one
1933 - 1933
Period Qualifier: 1
Building Materials
Ashlar
16th Century Ashlar tower
Historical Notes
1541 - 1541
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Stained Glass (window)
Modern Stained glass with ‘AND THEY LOVED NOT THEIR LIVES UNTO THE DEATH, In Memoriam 1939-1945’ by John Hall & Son
Historical Notes
1945 - 1945
Period Qualifier: 2
Effigy
16th Century South aisle, in a Victorian recess. Wooden effigy of Sir John de Hauteville, C14th. He reclines on one elbow, with his right hand on his shield; his right leg bent and his left foot resting on a lion. Canon Clarke notes that his posture resembles that of Jesse when he reclines at the bottom of his tree – not that of a recumbent knight. Nikolaus Pevsner considers him to be Elizabethan.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1200
Period Qualifier: 2
1558 - 1603
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
18th Century Windows repaired 1748-9
Historical Notes
1748 - 1749
Period Qualifier: 1
Pew (object)
18th Century 1756 - pews painted by Daniel of Bristol (£24).
Historical Notes
1756 - 1756
Period Qualifier: 1
Pulpit
18th Century 1756 pulpit painted by Daniel of Bristol (£24).
Historical Notes
1756 - 1756
Period Qualifier: 1
Stall
Modern Stalls 1918
Historical Notes
1918 - 1918
Period Qualifier: 2
Parclose
Modern Parcloses 1918
Historical Notes
1918 - 1918
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
Medieval Norman font, restored
Screen
15th Century C15th screen (2-light openings with 4-centred heads & panel tracery)
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Screen
15th Century Screen to South chapel
Lectern
Canon Clarke notes the lectern is an old desk
Carving
Royal arms with carved surround over the chancel arch
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 East window by Hardman & Co.
Effigy
15th Century Effigies of Sir John and Lady St. Low, c. 1450 in the North chapel
Historical Notes
1450 - 1450
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
19th Century Monument to Sir Henry Strachey, d. 1810, by J. Bacon. North chapel
Historical Notes
1810 - 1810
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
16th century South chapel - large coloured monument of Edward Baber, d. 1588 & Catherine, d. 1601, & Francis.
Historical Notes
1588 - 1601
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
16th century 4-light window in the South chapel put in over a 15th century one
Historical Notes
1500 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 1
Bells
Nominal: 1082.5 Hz Weight: 923 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 15622 Tower ID: 15124 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1021.5 Hz Weight: 930 lbs Diameter: 34.75" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 15623 Tower ID: 15124 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 904 Hz Weight: 1067 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Thomas & James Bilbie
Dove Bell ID: 15624 Tower ID: 15124 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 809 Hz Weight: 1058 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1735
Dove Bell ID: 15625 Tower ID: 15124 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 719 Hz Weight: 1313 lbs Diameter: 41.75" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1897
Dove Bell ID: 15626 Tower ID: 15124 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 675 Hz Weight: 1576 lbs Diameter: 44.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1897
Dove Bell ID: 15627 Tower ID: 15124 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 609.5 Hz Weight: 2258 lbs Diameter: 49.75" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1897
Dove Bell ID: 15628 Tower ID: 15124 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 577 632
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
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 | 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.
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'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
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