Nominal: 872 Hz Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 39.38" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Exeter foundry
Dove Bell ID: 2239 Tower ID: 11527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
East Down: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615475
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Overview
Grid reference: SS 601 418
C13; extensively remodelled late C15 - South aisle added; C19 refenestration; major restoration 1886-7 by W White
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 234 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
13th Century Early C13th tower on the North side, with a plain pointed arch connecting it with the church.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1250
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
19th Century The whole church – except for the tower – was restored & partly rebuilt in 1886-7 at a cost of about £1500.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1240
Period Qualifier: 2
Early C13th tower
1885 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 1
Canon Clarke notes that it was surveyed in 1885 by a London architect
1671 - 1671
Period Qualifier: 1
East side dated 1671 when the top was rebuilt and lancet South of the chancel added.
1886 - 1887
Period Qualifier: 1
The whole church – except for the tower – was restored and partly rebuilt in 1886-7 at a cost of about £1500.
1496 - 1496
Period Qualifier: 1
The south aisle added
Aisle
15th Century The south aisle is said to be c1496
Historical Notes
1496 - 1496
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
Canon Clarke notes that: "The South arcade has a capital which the notes on the church call ‘sporting scenes’: men holding an animal by the horns & tail, holding a branch & rope; & a strange animal with udders & a human head"
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Lancet Window
17th Century East side dated 1671 when the top was rebuilt and lancet South of the chancel added.
Historical Notes
1671 - 1671
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 East window by C.E. Kempe
Stained Glass (window)
19th Century South stained glass window of chapel by Labin of Tours, 1890.
Historical Notes
1890 - 1890
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
17th Century Monument to Edward Pine, d. 1663
Historical Notes
1663 - 1663
Period Qualifier: 2
Screen
19th Century Screen restored by Read in 1925
Historical Notes
1925 - 1925
Period Qualifier: 1
1886 - 1887
Period Qualifier: 2
Pulpit
18th Century C18th pulpit
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Decorative Features
18th Century Royal arms of 1756
Historical Notes
1756 - 1756
Period Qualifier: 2
Lectern
16th century Metal lectern Canon Clarke notes that Pevsner calls it ‘odd & alien’ and ‘Spanish 16th cent…’ which he was unsure about
Historical Notes
1500 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
18th Century C18th basin for font on a wooden stem
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1116 Hz Diameter: 28.75" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by Thomas [T] & John I [T] Pennington 1669
Dove Bell ID: 19327 Tower ID: 11527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1060.5 Hz Diameter: 32.88" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by John Stadler 1712
Dove Bell ID: 19328 Tower ID: 11527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 971.5 Hz Weight: 830 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 19329 Tower ID: 11527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 601 418
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
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.
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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