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Church of St Bartholomew, Hanworth

St. Bartholomew's Church, Hanworth is a historic parish church located near the village of Hanworth, Norfolk, England. It is part of the Church of England and is designated as a Grade II* listed building.[1] The church is built in the Early English style with some Saxon stonework. It is located a short distance from Hanworth Hall.

St. Bartholomew's Church
St. Bartholomew's Church, Hanworth
St. Bartholomew's Church, Hanworth
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LocationHanworth, Norfolk, England
CountryUnited Kingdom
DenominationChurch of England
ChurchmanshipBroad Church
History
StatusParish church
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade II* listed
Architectural typeChurch
StyleEarly English
Specifications
MaterialsFlint with stone dressings
Administration
ProvinceProvince of Canterbury
DioceseDiocese of Norwich
ParishHanworth
Clergy
Vicar(s)Canon Heather Butcher

History

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St Bartholomew's Church, Hanworth Interior

St. Bartholomew's Church largely dates back to the 14th century [2]and reflects traditional English church architecture. There is some Saxon stone work in the north chancel wall.[2] The church is primarily constructed of flint with stone dressings, a common feature in Norfolk churches.[3]

Architecture

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The church is designed in the Early English style, characterized by pointed arches and stained glass windows, though only fragments of medieval glass remain. Notable features include a Norman font, wooden pews, and a bell tower.[4] The aisle and clerestory were added to the south side in the 15th century.[5] The west tower was also added in the 15th century, built of local flint, with ornately traceried sound holes. [2] The Clerestory has eight two-light windows with alternate brick and flint voussoirs. [6]

Interior

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Inside, the church features a simple nave with timber beams and a chancel adorned with medieval carvings. Notable furnishings include an 18th-century pulpit and a stone altar. The stained glass windows depict scenes from the life of St. Bartholomew.[7] The octagonal font is Norman, predating the church by some centuries.[2][5] There are memorials inside the church to members of the Doughty and Barclay families, owners of nearby Hanworth Hall.[5] Among them is a memorial to James Barclay, an RAF pilot who died in a raid on Catania in 1941, aged 19. [2] [8] Interior objects of note include a Tudor iron-bound chest.[9] The church has its original bells (though these are not ringable) and retains its medieval bell-frame.[9]

Heritage Status

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St. Bartholomew's Church is recognized as a Grade II* listed building, marking it as a structure of special architectural and historic interest.[10]

St Bartholomew's Today

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The church continues to hold regular services and serves as a place of worship for the local community. There is a public footpath between Metton and Alby.[9]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "St. Bartholomew's Church, Hanworth". Historic England. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e St Barts at www.britainexpress.com Retrieved 30 October 2024
  3. ^ Smith, John (2001). Norfolk Churches: A Guide to History and Architecture. Norfolk Publishing. p. 34.
  4. ^ Jones, Emily (2018). "The Architecture of Norfolk's Historic Churches". Norfolk Archaeology. 45 (2): 120–135.
  5. ^ a b c St Barts at Norfolk Churches website Retrieved 30 October 2024
  6. ^ St Barts at Historic England
  7. ^ "St. Bartholomew's, Hanworth". Norfolk Churches. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  8. ^ iwm.org Retrieved 30 October 2024
  9. ^ a b c St Barts at www.exploringnorfolkchurches.org Retrieved 30 October 2024
  10. ^ "Listing Details for St. Bartholomew's Church". Historic England. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
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