Nominal: 779.5 Hz Weight: 1313 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1958
Dove Bell ID: 7598 Tower ID: 13986 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Wonersh: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 14 450
The church of St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, probably originally Saxon, was re-built shortly after the Norman conquest in the eleventh century with additions made until the fifteenth century. Major rebuilding took place in 1793 and restoration in 1901, however the core is still the Norman church.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 350 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
In the 12th century the first recorded church was a Norman Chapel of the Hamlet of Wonersh or Wogheners, when it formed part of the parish of Shalford (or Scandeford), one of three churches in the Manor of Brunlei or Bramley mentioned in the Domesday Book. In 1224 it is spoken of in the Patent Rolls of Henry III as a chapelry. It probably consisted of a simple nave and small sanctuary of a rustic and unpretentious style.
In the early part of the 13th century the tower was added and the chancel rebuilt on a large scale. Wonersh constituted a separate parish sometime before 1295 being mentioned as an “ecclesia” or parish church in the Patent Rolls of Edward 1. Soon after the chancel was rebuilt, the church was enlarged by the addition of a chapel at the south-east corner, probably dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. In the early 15th century the nave was apparently re-roofed and the floor area almost doubled by the addition of a south aisle under a separate high gabled roof. The easterly part of the south aisle was known as the Tangley Chancel. An arch was cut through the south wall of the Chancel
In 1901 it was decided to refit the church and the chancel was restored to its original length and height and was re-roofed. The north chapel was reclad in stone and the roof and windows were copied from old paintings. The western half of the sacristry, filled in when the north chapel was built, was opened out, with arches constructed to support the chapel altar. The various lath & plaster partitions were removed as were the ceilings in the chancel and nave A small porch was added on the west wall of the nave in 1913, and the church was first lit by electricity in 1927.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1566 Hz Weight: 396 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1958
Dove Bell ID: 46776 Tower ID: 13986 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1468 Hz Weight: 409 lbs Diameter: 25.25" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1958
Dove Bell ID: 46777 Tower ID: 13986 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1303 Hz Weight: 472 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1958
Dove Bell ID: 46778 Tower ID: 13986 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1169 Hz Weight: 550 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1958
Dove Bell ID: 46779 Tower ID: 13986 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1045.5 Hz Weight: 625 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1958
Dove Bell ID: 46780 Tower ID: 13986 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 976.5 Hz Weight: 755 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1958
Dove Bell ID: 46781 Tower ID: 13986 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 881 Hz Weight: 969 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1958
Dove Bell ID: 46782 Tower ID: 13986 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 14 450
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
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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