Nominal: 728 Hz Weight: 1412 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Henry I Bagley 1678
Dove Bell ID: 2323 Tower ID: 11125 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Ebrington: St Eadburgha
Overview
Grid reference: SP 183 399
Ebrington village is centred around the church and is at the northern-most end of the Cotswold escarpment. Like most ancient Churches, St. Eadburgha’s in Ebrington has been altered, enlarged and restored many times. It is believed that the Tower and the south (main internal) doorway of the present building date from the 13th century. The Church consists of a chancel, a nave and three bays with a south transept aisle, south doorway porch, a blocked north door and an embattled west Tower.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 361 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The history of the village, under a variety of names derived from Eadburgha or Edburg, dates from around the 9th Century. It has had its current spelling of Ebrington since around 1830.
Like most ancient Churches, St. Eadburgha’s in Ebrington has been altered, enlarged and restored many times. It is believed that the Tower and the south (main internal) doorway of the present building date from the 13th century. The Church consists of a chancel, a nave and three bays with a south transept aisle, south doorway porch, a blocked north door and an embattled west Tower.
In the drastic restoration of 1875-6, the jamb shafts were renewed by masonry of inferior workmanship.
The East Window dates from 1964. It was designed by Christopher Webb of St. Albans in Hertfordshire.
Exterior Description
Like most ancient Churches, St. Eadburgha’s in Ebrington has been altered, enlarged and restored many times. It is believed that the Tower and the south (main internal) doorway of the present building date from the 13th century. The Church consists of a chancel, a nave and three bays with a south transept aisle, south doorway porch, a blocked north door and an embattled west Tower.
Interior
Interior Description
The South Door is now the main entrance to the Church. Inside this porch lies a stone coffin, without its lid – probably belonging to the Saxon period. Opposite, below the quatrefoil window, there is a leper’s seat offering a view into the south aisle. There was originally a view to the chancel through a squint, or hagioscope, but this was blocked up in the course of the Victorian restoration. The Doorway is Norman and shows three rows of chevrons supported on pillars. On one of the capitals a manikin with outstretched arms is carved and, on another, a much worn head wearing a crown.
The worn steps and pedestal of the stone font are 13th Century and the bowl has a carved rose on each of the eight panels. To the left of the font on the west wall, on either side of the doorway to the Tower, can be seen St Paul’s Admonitions to husbands and wives. Proceeding forward down the aisle, on the north wall, is the restored 1725 Royal Coat of Arms.
Fragments of English and Flemish from the 16th century can be seen in the south window of the Chancel. One shows Joseph and his brethren, another a delightfully free representation of a man sowing with a bird flying by his side.
The Tower holds a peal of six bells.
Also in the Tower is Ebrington's 'faceless', or 'blind' clock that chimes the hours. There are very few clocks without hands or face in the country and according to local tradition, supported by more recent research; a village blacksmith made it around 1748. The mechanism is on the first floor and has a novel crown escapement.
Bells
Nominal: 1237 Hz Weight: 575 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Matthew I Bagley 1687
Dove Bell ID: 19735 Tower ID: 11125 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1099 Hz Weight: 620 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Matthew III Bagley 1769
Dove Bell ID: 19736 Tower ID: 11125 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 978 Hz Weight: 733 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Henry I Bagley 1678
Dove Bell ID: 19737 Tower ID: 11125 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 919 Hz Weight: 831 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Henry I Bagley 1678
Dove Bell ID: 19738 Tower ID: 11125 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 819 Hz Weight: 994 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 19739 Tower ID: 11125 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 183 399
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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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Notabletree | 1 |
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.
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