Weight: 252 lbs Diameter: 21.88" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by John Stephens 1726
Dove Bell ID: 55220 Tower ID: 20805 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hempnall: St Margaret
Overview
Grid reference: TM 241 944
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Concerts/Live Music
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 358 m²
Exterior Description
Pre-conquest origin with long-and-short quoins at north-west angle of nave. Rebuilt in C13 and C14. North and south aisles with renewed Perpendicular window, the north windows with straight heads, the south aisle with embattled parapet. C13 two bay north arcade with round piers and capitals with abaci and double-chamfered asiles. Early C14 three-bay south arcade with octagonal piers and sunk-quadrant mouldings. Third bay to east is C19. Truncated chancel. C15 two storeyed south porch with window above entrance flanked by niches. Early C14 west tower with diagonal buttresses to belfry height, embattled parapet, two-light bell-openings with Y-tracery, and weathervane dated 1727.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Pre-conquest origin with long-and-short quoins at north-west angle of nave. Rebuilt in C13 and C14. North and south aisles with renewed Perpendicular window, the north windows with straight heads, the south aisle with embattled parapet. C13 two bay north arcade with round piers and capitals with abaci and double-chamfered asiles. Early C14 three-bay south arcade with octagonal piers and sunk-quadrant mouldings. Third bay to east is C19. Truncated chancel. C15 two storeyed south porch with window above entrance flanked by niches. Early C14 west tower with diagonal buttresses to belfry height, embattled parapet, two-light bell-openings with Y-tracery, and weathervane dated 1727.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wrought iron plate and spacer frame located in Tower
Historical Notes
1711 - 1711
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 55221 Tower ID: 20805 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 55222 Tower ID: 20805 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 55223 Tower ID: 20805 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 55224 Tower ID: 20805 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 55225 Tower ID: 20805 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 55226 Tower ID: 20805 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 55227 Tower ID: 20805 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 55228 Tower ID: 20805 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 241 944
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 19/01/1959
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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