Edwalton Holy RoodArchaeology
Core fabric probably
C13/14th with C14th S.aisle arcade
N. wall complex,
core probably C13th
Chancel rebuilt
1894 by Brewill & Bailey
Tower probably
C16th, brick, English bond
Extension built
on N.side of chancel 1996
Significant Interior Features
Awaiting detailed analysis
Timbers and roofs
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Nave |
Chancel |
Tower |
Main |
Awaiting analysis |
1894 |
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S.Aisle |
Awaiting analysis |
n/a |
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N.Aisle |
n/a |
Modern extension 1996 |
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Other principal |
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Other timbers |
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Bellframe
Cast-Iron ‘H’ frame installed by Taylor’s of Loughborough
in 1924. Extended in 1994.
Not scheduled for preservation. Grade 5.
Walls
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Nave |
Chancel |
Tower |
Plaster covering & date |
Plastered, date unclear |
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Potential for wall paintings |
Possible - nave |
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Excavations and potential for survival of below-ground archaeology
A geophysical (resistivity) survey and a watching brief was undertaken on
the area disturbed by the 1996 extension (John Samuels Archaeological Consultants
report no. 146/97/002). No significant archaeological stratigraphy was identified
but a large number of inhumation burials were located. A low resistance anomaly
in the S.W. corner of the site, identified in the geophysical survey, was located
but its significance was unclear.
The overall potential for the survival of below-ground archaeology in the
churchyard is considered low-moderate and
below the present interior floors is considered to be high.
Exterior:Largely inhumation
burials, medieval to C19th. Evidence for the former priest’s house should
be present.
Interior:Nave largely
undisturbed, has high potential for surviving medieval stratigraphy. Tower
and chancel both rebuilt post-medieval and therefore have lower potential.
Standing fabric of nave has high potential as complex,
multiphase construction features exist.
Excavations
at the base of the external buttress on the north side of the chancel during
works to build a new extension in 1996 |
Construction
work for the new extension in 1996 with archaeological recording in progress |
Exposed
section of adult inhumation burial recorded during works to build a new
extension in 1996 |
All photographs copyright John Samuels Archaeological
Consultants |
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