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Penny Hassett: St David (Test)

Name:

This is the church’s legal name as given by the Church Commissioners.

Penny Hassett: St David (Test)
Record Type:

A classification of the current status of the building

Closed Church
Church code:

This is a unique identification number supplied to each church building by the Church Commissioners.

647009
Diocese:

Name of diocese in which the church building is located at the time of entry.

Borchester (Test)
Archdeaconry:

Name of archdeaconry in which the church building is located at the time of entry

Felpersham (test)
Parish:

This is the legal name of the parish as given by the Church Commissioners.

Acton with Worleston

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Statutory Designation Information

Listed Building?

The decision to put a church building on the National Heritage List for England and assign it a listing grade is made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The decision is normally based on recommendations made by Historic England, the government’s adviser on the historic environment.

This is not a Listed Building
Scheduled Monument?

The decision to schedule a feature (building, monument, archaeological remains, etc.) located within the church building’s precinct or churchyard is made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The decision is based on recommendations made by Historic England, the government’s adviser on cultural heritage.

There is no Scheduled Monument within the curtilage or precinct

National Park

National Parks are areas of countryside that include villages and towns, which are protected because of their beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage. In England, National Parks are designated by Natural England, the government’s advisor on the natural environment.

The church is not in a National Park

Conservation Area

Conservation areas are places of special architectural or historic interest where it is desirable to preserve and enhance the character and appearance of such areas. Conservation Areas are designated by the Local Council.

The church is in the following Conservation Area: test conservation

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Heritage At Risk Status

On Heritage At Risk Register?

The Heritage at Risk programme is run and managed by Historic England, the government’s advisor on cultural heritage. It aims to protect and manage the historic environment, so that the number of ‘at risk’ historic places and sites across England are reduced.

This church is not on the Heritage at Risk Register
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Approximate Date

Approximate Date:

Selecting a single date for the construction of a church building can sometimes be very difficult as most CoE buildings have seen many phases of development over time. The CHR allows you to record a time period rather than a specific date.

The CHR records the time period for the building’s predominant fabric as opposed to the date of the earliest fabric or the church’s foundation date.

Medieval

Exterior Image

Church Picture
Caption:

603242 

Church Picture
Description:

It seems to be the wrong photograph. Provided coordinates come up with another church on geograph.org.uk

Year / Date:

2011, April 06

Copyright:

Keltek Trust

Originator:

Keltek Trust

Mrs DAC

Summary Description

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This is a made up Medieval church that features in the Archers. It looks very nice from the photo but that is actually Church of All Saints, Church Lane, Little Staughton - Bedford. This is some additional text just to fill up space...

Visiting and Facilities

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The church is closed for worship.
Date closed for worship: 04/11/2014
There are toilets, inc. disabled. There is disabled access to the church. The church has wifi so people can post selfies during services, weddings, etc.
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Church Website

Church Website:

www.holytrinitylyonsdown.org.uk

http://www.littlestaughtonchurch.org.uk/

Sources and Further Information

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Joe Bloggs (17/3/2014) Penny Hassett Church Exterior [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Penny Hassett Church Exterior
Jodie Bloggs (1937) Plan of Penny Hassett church [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Plan of Penny Hassett church
Simon Jenkins (2012) England’s Thousand Best Churches p145, plate 23 [Bibliography/Monograph]
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Bath and North East Somerset Historic Environment Record (2015) Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (test) http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MBN1930&resourceID=1036 [Digital Archive/Data]
http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MBN1930&resourceID=1036
(1338) Plan of Caldecote Church, Bedfordshire. [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Plan of Caldecote Church, Bedfordshire.
Jodie Bloggs (1937) Plan of Penny Hassett church [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Plan of Penny Hassett church
Simon Jenkins (2012) England’s Thousand Best Churches 20 [Bibliography/Monograph]
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(2006) St. Peter and St. Paul, Newport Pagnell [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
St. Peter and St. Paul, Newport Pagnell
() Church Rock [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Church Rock
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If you notice any errors with the below outlines of your connected churchyards, please email heritageonline@churchofengland.org with the corrections needed.

This could include information on new churchyards, edits to the boundaries shown, or different land characteristics. 

We are working on adding the consecrated land found within local authority cemeteries, and in time, this data will be shown on the map.

Grid Reference: TL 099 454

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Administrative Area

Unitary Authority:

The administrative area within which the church is located.

Bedford (B)

Location and Setting

This field describes the setting of the church building, i.e. the surroundings in which the church building is experienced, and whether or not it makes a positive or negative contribution to the significance of the building.

According to Jenkins this is one of the most interesting church sites in Borsetshire, lying at the end of an Old Straight Track. The church is surrounded by a well kept graveyard including several ancient yew trees.

Church Plan

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Ground Plan Description and Dimensions

Ground Plan

Provide as written description of the ground plan of the church building and well as its dimensions.

The church is rectangular with a central nave, chancel and alter to the east, tower to the west, and entrance with a porch to the south.

There is a small devil's door on the north wall.

Dimensions

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48m x 22.5m x 36m

Footprint of Church buildings (m2):

Small (<199m2)

Medium (200-599m2)

Large (600m-999m2)

Very Large (>1000m2)

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Description of Archaeology and History

This field aims to record the archaeological potential of the wider area around the building and churchyard, as well as the history of site.

There are existing elements of the church from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries.

There have been a number of ficticious archaecological excvation carried out at the church which have found material and small finds dating back to the 13th century.

Exterior Description

This field aims to record a written description of the exterior of the church building and the churchyard.

Grey stone building with clay tiled roof, and a large tower to the west, with a tall conical spire.

Architects, Artists and Associated People/Organisations

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Day & England Stevensen Marsh
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20 May 2015
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20 May 2015
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Day & England Stevensen Marsh
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Surveyor
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Alan James Hurst
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Antiquarian
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Christopher J T Sawday
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Emily Pennifold
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Architect / Surveyor ICM55
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13 Nov 2018
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24 May 2021
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Emily Pennifold
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13 Nov 2018
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Emily Pennifold
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Building Fabric and Features

This field is an index of the building and its major components

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BAPTISTERY (16th Century)
BELL TOWER (MONUMENT) (17th Century)
CEMETERY
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DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE (ancient )
CIST
COFFIN STONE
INSCRIBED STONE (Roman)
LYCH GATE (Medieval)
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ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENT (Modern)

Building Materials

This field is an index of the building’s material composition

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ALABASTER (1578)
GRANITE
LEAD
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ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENT
RENDER
TILE

Interior Image

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Interior Description

This field aims to record a written description of the interior of the church building.

Entry to the Church is by the South Porch which was built in 14th century. On either side of the Porch entrance are two shields, the details of which have been lost. Other stone carvings, probably the heads of saints, have been defaced. A small niche over the door which would have contained the statue of a saint is empty. The porch is simple and typical of many country churches. The stone benches are well worn by villagers who over the centuries would have received instructions from their priest or spent a period of quiet rest and contemplation there - indeed, on a cold windy day, the local gravedigger would have sought shelter under its roof - perhaps he still does! 

The doorway into the Church shows signs of weathering which suggests that it predates the porch. Four indebts in the stone half way up on the right hand side fit the four figures of the hand - were these perhaps made by a lost soul seeking entry to the church? The door to the Church itself probably dates back to 15th century. 

Passing through this door way one enters the south aisle, which was built in 14th century. On the right hand side are the national flags of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa Airforce and the RAF proudly displayed before a simple wooden cabinet which contains the RAF Book of Remembrance for the members of No. 109 and No. 582 Squadrons (the Path Finders) who flew from Little Staughton and lost their lives. Further on, on the right hand side, on the wall of the south aisle, is a stone memorial to the Squadrons. Beyond that is the altar of the side chapel which has a plain blue frontal with a stylised eagle in the centre which was donated to the Church by the "Pathfinders" Association.

Looking to the left, there are some remnants of simple 18th century pews at the rear of the south aisle and attached to one is a small alms box or poor box on a baluster pedestal of the same period. If one looks carefully at it, one can see that it has been fitted with two locks - no doubt to ensure that a single key holder was not "lead into temptation"!

Internal Fixtures and Fittings

This field is an index of the building’s internal, architectural components. This includes its internal spaces and those areas’ fixtures and fittings (building components which are securely fixed to the church or cathedral).

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DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Portable Furnishings and Artworks

This field is an index of the building’s movable, non-fixed furnishings and artworks.

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CANDLESTICK (Medieval)
CHALICE (Mid 17th Century)
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ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENT

If you notice any errors with the below outlines of your connected churchyards, please email heritageonline@churchofengland.org with the corrections needed.

This could include information on new churchyards, edits to the boundaries shown, or different land characteristics. 

We are working on adding the consecrated land found within local authority cemeteries, and in time, this data will be shown on the map.

Grid Reference: TL 099 454

To zoom into an area hold the SHIFT key down then click and drag a rectangle.

Ecology

This field aims to record a description of the ecology of the churchyard and surrounding setting.

There is a large badger sett in the southwest corner of the churchyard. The bramble cover in this area provide nesting sites for some of our shy woodland species, such as Blackcaps which nest in tangles of bramble scrub. Brambles are the food plant for the caterpillars of Peacock and Tortoiseshell butterflies.

The easter grass area supports populations of Pyramidal and Bee Orchids - species which are becoming rare in the surrounding countryside.

The trees on the northern boundary provide nesting and shelter for Long-tailed Tits, Goldcrests and Chiff-chaffs.

In severe winters flocks of Redwings and Mistle Thrushes congregate in the Yews, feeding on berries and sheltering in the dense canopy.

47 species of lichen were counted on the gravestones in a survey in 2004.

Ecological Designations

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The everyday wildlife of burial grounds means much to those who visit and cherish them but many burial grounds are so rich in wildlife that they should be designated and specially protected. Few have the legal protection of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or, in the case of local authority owned cemeteries, Local Nature Reserve. This makes it even more important that they are cared for and protected by the people looking after them.

Many have a non-statutory designation as a recognition of their importance. These non-statutory designations have a variety of names in different regions including Local Wildlife Site, County Wildlife Site, Site of Importance for Nature Conservation or Site of Nature Conservation Importance (Local Wildlife Site is the most common name). Their selection is based on records of the most important, distinctive and threatened species and habitats within a national, regional and local context. This makes them some of our most valuable wildlife areas.

For example, many burial grounds which are designated as Local Wildlife Sites contain species-rich meadow, rich in wildflowers, native grasses and grassland fungi managed by only occasional mowing plus raking. When this is the case, many animals may be present too, insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. This type of grassland was once widespread and has been almost entirely lost from the UK with approximately 3% remaining, so burial grounds with species-rich meadow managed in this way are extremely important for wildlife.

These designations should be considered when planning management or change.

If you think that this or any other burial ground should be designated please contact Caring for God’s Acre (info@cfga.org.uk) to discuss. Many eligible sites have not yet received a designation and can be surveyed and then submitted for consideration.

There are no SSSIs within the curtilage of this Closed Church.

There are no Local nature reserves within the curtilage of this Closed Church.

There are no Local Wildlife sites within the curtilage of this Closed Church.

Evidence of the Presence of Bats

This field aims to record any evidence of the presence of bats in the church building or churchyard.

The church has the following evidence of bats: Lesser horseshoe bats were recorded in a recent survey and the organist frequently complains of bat droppings on the keys.

Burial and War Grave Information

This field records basic information about the presence of a churchyard and its use as a burial ground.

The church/building is not consecrated.
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The churchyard has been used for burial.
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The churchyard is used for burial.
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The churchyard is closed for burial.
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The date of the burial closure order is 1st December 1978.
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The churchyard does not have war graves.

National Heritage List for England Designations

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There are no Listed Buildings within the curtilage of this Closed Church.

There are no Scheduled Monuments within the curtilage of this Closed Church.

Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees

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Churchyards are home to fantastic trees, in particular ancient and veteran trees which can be the oldest indication of a sacred space and be features of extraordinary individuality. The UK holds a globally important population of ancient and veteran yew trees of which three-quarters are found in the churchyards of England and Wales.

There are more than 1,000 ancient and veteran yews aged at least 500 years in these churchyards.

To put this in context, the only other part of western Europe with a known significant yew population is Normandy in northern France, where more than 100 ancient or veteran churchyard yews have been recorded.

Burial grounds may contain veteran and ancient trees of other species such as sweet chestnut or small-leaved lime which, whilst maybe not so old as the yews, are still important for wildlife and may be home to many other species.

Specialist advice is needed when managing these wonderful trees. For more information or to seek advice please contact Caring for God’s Acre, The Ancient Yew Group and The Woodland Trust.

If you know of an ancient or veteran tree in a burial ground that is not listed here please contact Caring for God’s Acre.

There are currently no Ancient, Veteran or Notable trees connected to this Closed Church

Churchyard Structures

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DEDICATION STONE (15th Century)
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CONJECTURAL EVIDENCE

Significance

Setting Significance Level:

Significance is the whole set of reasons why people value a church, whether as a place for worship and mission, as an historic building that is part of the national heritage, as a focus for the local community, as a familiar landmark or for any other reasons.

Moderate
Setting Significance Description:
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The setting is quite significant because it is completely fictitious.
Fabric Significance Level:
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High
Fabric Significance Description:
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The blue stone used to build the church appears to have been sourced from the same quarry as Stonehenge. And if you believe that you'll believe anything.
Interior Significance Level:
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Moderate
Interior Significance Description:
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The interior in general is not hugely significant, but the presence of the interior tomb decorated in an Egyptian style is unique.
Community Significance Level:
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High
Community Significance Description:
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Lots of people love the Archers.

Church Renewables

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This information forms part of the Shrinking the Footprint project.

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No
Bio Mass:
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No
Air Source Heat Pump:
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No
Ground Source Heat Pump:
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Wind Turbine:
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No
EV Car Charging:
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No

Species Summary

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All of the species listed below have been recorded in close proximity to the Closed Church . A few species which are particularly threatened and affected by disturbance may not be listed here because their exact location cannot be shared.

NOTE: Be aware that this dataset is growing, and the species totals may change once the National Biodiversity Network has added further records. Species may be present but not recorded and still await discovery.

No species data found for this record

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 of 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

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If any of the following species have been seen close to the Closed Church, it is important to seek advice from an expert. You will need to know if they are present now, and to follow expert recommendations when planning works. All of these species have specific legal protection as a recognition of their rarity. All of them are rare or becoming increasingly endangered, so it is important to ensure that management and other works do not adversely affect them. In addition, there may be things you can do to help these special species. N.B. Swift and House Martin do not have specific legal protection but are included, as roof repair works often impact breeding swifts and house martins which is against the law.

This is not a complete list of protected species, there are many more, but these are ones that are more likely to be found. All wild birds, their nests and eggs are also protected by law, as are all bats and veteran trees. In a few cases, species are considered particularly prone to disturbance or destruction by people, so the exact location of where they were recorded is not publicly available but can be requested. These ‘blurred’ records are included here, and the accuracy is to 1km. This means that the species has been recorded in close proximity to the Closed Church, or a maximum of 1km away from it. As these ‘blurred’ species are quite mobile, there is a strong likelihood that they can occur close to the Closed Church. To learn about these special species, use the link provided for each species in the table below

One important species which is not included here is the Peregrine Falcon. This is protected and advice should be sought if peregrines are nesting on a church or cathedral. Peregrine records are ‘blurred’ to 10km, hence the decision not to include records here. Remember too that species not seriously threatened nationally may still be at risk in your region and be sensitive to works. You should check with local experts about this. You may also need to seek advice about invasive species, such as Japanese knotweed and aquatics colonising streams or pools, which can spread in churchyards.

N.B. If a species is not recorded this does not indicate absence. It is always good practice to survey.

No species data found for this record

Caring for God’s Acre can help and support you in looking after the biodiversity present in this special place. If you know that any of these species occur close to the Closed Church and are not recorded here, please contact Caring for God’s Acre with details (info@cfga.org.uk).

To find out more about these and other species recorded against this Closed Church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas.

The church was the centre of many people’s lives and remains a guide to their cares and concerns. Glimpses into those lives have often come down to us in the stories we heard as children or old photographs discovered in tattered shoe boxes. Perhaps your ancestors even made it into local legend following some fantastic event? You can choose to share those memories with others and record them for future generations on this Forum.

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James MilesModified renewableMon 22 Apr 2024 12:04:21
Crispin Flower Modified the Grid ReferenceThu 08 Feb 2024 13:52:01
James MilesModified asset data - Modified the Statutory Designation informationThu 03 Feb 2022 17:10:15
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Darcey CavendishAdded image of the interior of the buildingFri 07 Feb 2020 12:30:38
Emily PennifoldRemoved asset source linkFri 07 Feb 2020 12:27:29
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