Building record 208/1 - St Bertoline's Church

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Summary

Grade I listed church of late Saxon origin, a priest here is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The earliest part of the church is a 12th century doorway, the current style of the church is mostly 15th century.

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Full Description

<1> Richards R, 1947, Old Cheshire Churches, Richards R 1947 /43-7 (Book). SCH2309.

St Bertoline's Church. A priest is mentioned in Domesday and the dedication implies a late Saxon origin

<2> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Report). SCH1934.

The earliest fabric is a C12 doorway in north wall. Present church has four- bay nave, side aisles, west tower in Perpendicular style and chancel added in 1925. Interior has good oak ceilings and Perpendicular parclose screen. Crewe Chapel contains recument effigies of C14 and C16 date

<3> Hartwell C, Hyde M, Hubbard E & Pevsner N, 2011, The Buildings of England: Cheshire (2011 revision), p.122-124 (Book). SCH7059.

St Bertoline is a rare dedication. The Anglo-Saxon saint is associated with Ilam, Staffordshire. The oldest relic is a Norman Doorway. See source for detailed description of the church.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, Waggott T 1964 SJ75SE7 (Index). SCH2487.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Book: Richards R. 1947. Old Cheshire Churches. Richards R 1947 /43-7.
  • <2>XY Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. [Mapped feature: #53059 ]
  • <3> Book: Hartwell C, Hyde M, Hubbard E & Pevsner N. 2011. The Buildings of England: Cheshire (2011 revision). p.122-124.
  • <4> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. Waggott T 1964 SJ75SE7.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 767 523 (32m by 22m)
Map sheet SJ75SE
Civil Parish BARTHOMLEY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BARTHOLMLEY, BARTHOLMLEY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Feb 25 2020 12:18PM