Nominal: 687 Hz Weight: 1870 lbs Diameter: 45" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1954
Dove Bell ID: 1885 Tower ID: 13316 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Cranleigh: St Nicolas
Diocese of Guildford
Church, 617025
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 59 391
The church was first built around the year 1170. Originally a small rectangle occupying the area of the present nave, it was soon enlarged by the addition of side aisle and a tower at the West end. About 1340 a new chancel was built, and the aisles widened.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 613 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was first built around the year 1170. Originally a small rectangle occupying the area of the present nave, it was soon enlarged by the addition of side aisle and a tower at the West end. About 1340 a new chancel was built, and the aisles widened. In the 1860s a clergy vestry and new south porch were built, transepts extended, and organ chamber added. A choir vestry was added in 1911.
Interior
Interior Description
Nave is of 2 principal bays, with tower to the west, and crossing and chancel arch to the east. Pews date to the 1860s, though they were later raised onto timber platforms. Nave is roofed by medieval trussed rafters, tied by heavy transverse beams that were replaced in 1976.
Bells
Nominal: 1375 Hz Weight: 598 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1954
Dove Bell ID: 17455 Tower ID: 13316 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1288 Hz Weight: 570 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1954
Dove Bell ID: 17456 Tower ID: 13316 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1152 Hz Weight: 648 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1954
Dove Bell ID: 17457 Tower ID: 13316 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1028.5 Hz Weight: 705 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1954
Dove Bell ID: 17458 Tower ID: 13316 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 912 Hz Weight: 874 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1954
Dove Bell ID: 17459 Tower ID: 13316 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 857.5 Hz Weight: 1039 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1954
Dove Bell ID: 17460 Tower ID: 13316 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 774 Hz Weight: 1381 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1954
Dove Bell ID: 17461 Tower ID: 13316 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 59 391
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.
Churchyard Structures
Lych Gate
1880
Memorial to John Bradshaw of Knowle
Cross
1876
By the architect G E Street, erected in memory of his wife Jessie Mary, who died in the year of their marriage
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Veterantree | 1 |
| Cedar of Lebanon | Veterantree | 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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