St Mary Magdalene's Church, Caldecote
| St Mary Magdalene's Church, Caldecote | ||
|---|---|---|
Style Gothic | | |
| Groundbreaking | 14th century | |
| Completed | 15th century | |
| Specifications | ||
| Length | 51 feet (15.5 m) | |
| Width | 14 feet 6 inches (4.4 m) | |
| Materials | Flint and clunch rubble, with some brick | |
St Mary Magdalene's Church is a
Anglican church standing in the deserted medieval village of Caldecote, Hertfordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building,[1] and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.[2]
History
The present church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries.freehold with effect from 15 April 1982.[5] In order to assist in the maintenance of the church, the Caldecote Church Friends was established in 2007.
In 2021, the church was attacked by vandals, bleach was poured on the altar, a fire extinguisher was emptied across the site and rocks were thrown through the 14th century windows. [6]
Architecture, fittings and furniture
St Mary's is constructed in
canopied stoup, which Nikolaus Pevsner states is unique.[4] The font dates from the 15th century; it is octagonal with carved tracery, shields, and foliage, in "unusually rich" Perpendicular style.[4] The benches also date from the 15th century, as does the circular east window. The memorials include a kneeling figure of Rector William Makesey who died in 1424.[4] There is also a plaque to the memory of Thomas Inskip, 1st Viscount Caldecote.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Historic England, "Church of St Mary Magdalene, Caldecote (1347341)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 9 April 2015
- ^ a b c d Caldecote St Mary Magdalene, Friends of Friendless Churches, archived from the original on 1 July 2011, retrieved 20 July 2010
- ^ a b c d Introduction, Caldecote Church Friends, retrieved 20 July 2010
- ^ ISBN 0-14-071007-8
- ^ Churches and chapels owned by the Friends of Friendless Churches: Details for Visitors, London: Friends of Friendless Churches, June 2010
- ^ Caldecote Church Friends, Caldecote Church Friends, retrieved 20 July 2010
- ISBN 978-0-7112-3154-2