Nominal: 707.5 Hz Weight: 1902 lbs Diameter: 44.88" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1912
Dove Bell ID: 2362 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Egham: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 13 713
Egham Parish Church was built between 1817 and 1820 by Henry Rhodes, an architect in the Board of Works. The church was designed in classical style, inspired by Soane and replaced a Norman church on the site built early in the 12th century under the patronage of Chertsey Abbey. The church is a Grade II* Listed Building and features a fine collection of memorials and fittings along with a mural by Hans Feibush on the east wall of the Sanctuary.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 596 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Regarding the archaeological significance of the area, apart from the south-east corner, the site is located within the Egham Town Centre Conservation Area, which was designated by Runnymede Borough Council and is currently under review (adopted April 1993). The north of the site is also included within an Area of High Archaeological Potential (AHAP) which was designated due to the likelihood of archaeological artefacts or features implied by past archaeological discoveries in the area.
Prior to 1817, the Norman St John the Baptist’s Church was situated in the centre of the site, surrounded by a graveyard that had been in use since at least the 16th century. To the north-east and north-west there were two rows of houses fronting on to the High Street. Although these buildings were located just outside the site, their garden plots and any associated outbuildings may have been located within the northern extents of the current churchyard. In 1817 the Norman structure was demolished in favour of a Neo-Classical building. Although the majority of the new building was situated on the site of the former Church, there may still be remains of the former structure located beneath the ground surface, especially to the north of the current Church.
Exterior Description
Egham Parish Church was built between 1817 and 1820 by Henry Rhodes, an architect in the Board of Works. The church was designed in classical style, inspired by Soane and replaced a Norman church on the site built early in the 12th century under the patronage of Chertsey Abbey.
The church is built in Gault brick with Portland and Bath stone details. The main roofs are covered in natural slate.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1780.5 Hz Weight: 364 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston (Clocks) Cast by: Whitechapel Bell Foundry, 1971
Dove Bell ID: 19953 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1599 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 24.63" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston (Clocks) Cast by: Whitechapel Bell Foundry, 1971
Dove Bell ID: 19954 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1408.5 Hz Weight: 414 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1912
Dove Bell ID: 19955 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1338 Hz Weight: 432 lbs Diameter: 26.13" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1912
Dove Bell ID: 19956 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1181 Hz Weight: 478 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1912
Dove Bell ID: 19957 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1059 Hz Weight: 600 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1912
Dove Bell ID: 19958 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 939 Hz Weight: 770 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1912
Dove Bell ID: 19959 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 880.5 Hz Weight: 977 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1912
Dove Bell ID: 19960 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 794 Hz Weight: 1363 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1912
Dove Bell ID: 19961 Tower ID: 13581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 13 713
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
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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