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ChurchesSt. Mary’s, Herriard
Benefice priest-in-charge is Peter Dyson Services There are normally four services a month as below, but this can vary for festivals and special events. Details of each month’s services are available from the Churchwardens and published in the village newsletter, the latest copy of which appears on the Upton Grey Church website:
Church Officers
 The Church Building The church was substantially rebuilt and restored by Francis Jervoise, being completed in 1878 with the addition of a new stone tower. Nave Until the mid 1800’s there was a square wooden turret at the west of the Nave, with external brick steps leading to a square-headed door. The turret became unsafe and reputedly collapsed. There is now a modern North Aisle and West Tower. Externally, the Ashlar Clasping buttresses of the south angles of the Nave are preserved with a considerable number of incised sundials. The south entrance is through a fine oak door within a Norman arch comprising of 2 moulded orders with a dog-tooth label. On the left is a stone inscribed with the restoration date The west wall window originally represented Simeon and Anne at the presentation of Christ in the temple (in memory of George Purefoy Jervoise who died in 1847); in a state of disrepair, it was replaced by a window donated by Mrs J Loveys in memory of her father, Arthur Jervoise, brother of FME Jervoise and grandmother of the present owner of the Manor. Nearby are the War Memorial Tablets recording the names of parishoners who gave their lives in the 2 World Wars. The 2 lancet windows in the south wall are 13th century (were originally 3 on either side of the Nave). Under the eastern lancet window are 2 wall tablets in memory of Edwyn Jervoise (younger brother of FHT Jervoise) which were designed by Hugh Powel, a cousin, and recall Edwyn’s love of ancient bridges. North Aisle In the North Aisle, the west window is a little old heraldic glass with the arms of Popham (2 harts heads – there was a Cowdray/Popham marriage is the 15th century). At the end of the north aisle is a one manual Holich organ (in memory of Mary Louise Ellis Jervoise who died 1881) which was repaired and electrified in memory of FHT Jervoise by his widow M Jervoise. There is a Jacobean carved oak screen dated 1635 around the organ. On the heads of the posts are recorded previous owners of the manor of Herriard, all old Hampshire families: being Peter & Dorothy Cowdray, Richard & Elizabeth Paulet, Sir Thomas & Lucy Jervoise and William & Anne Young. This screen was formerly part of a fine pew that used to stand in the southeast angle of the Nave. On the north wall is a black marble tablet believed to be in memory of Anne Paulet, daughter of Sir Henry Wallop. Chancel In 1966 the chancel roof and floor under the family pew (choir stalls) were entirely replaced by J L Jervoise. The east windows, depicting the offering of gifts to the baby Jesus and the Wise Men, are 15th century perpendicular. The reredos above the altar is of Caen stone (dedicated in memory of Henrietta Cordington, sister of Francis Ellis Jervoise by Archdeacon Sumner, husband of Mary Sumner who was founder of the Mother’s Union). The work is based on Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting of The Last Supper. There are a group of 3 lancet windows on either side which are 13th century. Under the first window in the south wall is a round-headed piscina recess with a modern bow; its nearness to the ground shows that the levels have been raised in modern times. Just to the east of the lectern is a square-headed, low-sided window of 14th century; it now contains a few pieces of old glass, including a pretty 15th century figure of St Margaret of Antioch in white and gold glass, formerly in the Tracery of the east window. This picture of St Margaret is comparable with the statuette in King Henry VII’s chapel in Westminster Abbey. The oak chair on the south side of the sanctuary is dated 1621. The Chancel Arch, which before repair in 1876 had spread dangerously, is a fine feature with 3 moulded orders and a dog-tooth label. The 3 brass tablets on the walls record the names of the holders of the Manor of Herriard from pre-Conquest until RS Jervoise, a cousin of the present patron. Bells, Frame and Tower Restoration, and Augmentation of the Peal from 3 to 6 Bells The original medieval wooden bell tower collapsed in the mid 1800’s and the current tower was built in 1876. Three bells were installed at that time in a King Post oak bell frame which although it had space for 4 bells only ever held 3, a treble of 303/4 inch diameter dated 1876 by John Warner of Cripplegate London, a second of 323/8 inch diameter from about 1400 maker unknown, and a tenor of 341/2 inch diameter made by Ellis Knight II of Reading with an unusual octagonal stop, dedicated to Nathaniel Hied and dated 1654. Having served well for nearly 130 years, the fittings were becoming loose. Following encouragement by the Basingstoke District of The Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers and a series of generous donations and grants, in 2008 it became possible to extend the frame and augment the peal to 6 bells. Matthew Higby & Company carried out all the required works. The 3 new bells are a treble of 261/2 inch diameter dated 1873 by Mears and Stainbank of Whitechapel ex Christ Church Hampstead , a second of 28 inch diameter cast for St Mary’s, Herriard in 2008 by Taylors Eayre & Smith Ltd of Loughborough, and a 3rd of 291/2 inch diameter dated 1870 by Mears and Stainbank of Whitechapel ex Christ Church Hampstead. Full technical details of the bells are available at http://dove.cccbr.org.uk The peal is completed by the three original bells, two retuned. The first full peal was rung on 1 March 2009 when they were dedicated in a fabulous service that saw St Mary's Church full to the rafters. Details of the full peal are now registered on the Campanphile website, along with those of the first quarter peal on the 1 February 2009. Tower Captain is Bob Ives. Practice evenings are Tuesdays from 7.30-9pm and anyone who would like to have a go should contact Bob on 01256 381218. Herriard with Winslade Parish are members of the Basingstoke District of The Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers. A commemorative plaque marking the bell and tower works acknowledges the Parochial Church Council’s gratitude to those who helped with donations, fundraising and their time, encouragement and assistance. Major donors recognised were John and Victoria Raymond of Winslade Down, the family of Major RW Horne of Manor Farm Herriard, and the Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers. Others who made the project possible included the family and friends of Bill Hounsell and Dick Dunford, Keith Walpole, Adam Greenley and all the members and supporters of the Basingstoke District of the Guild of Church Bell Ringers, the Friends of St Mary’s, the Hobart Charitable Trust, the Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust, the Manifold Trust, the Keltek Trust, the Jervoise Family, the Alan Evans Memorial Trust and the Haberdashers Company. Church News and Events The Parochial Church Council annually organises a number of events such as the village fete, village drinks, coffee mornings, harvest festival supper, murder mystery supper and quiz night. Details are published in the village newsletter and on the Events page of this website. Church related news items are published to the News page of this website. St Mary's Church, WinsladeSt Mary's Church dates from the 13th century, was rebuilt in the 19th century and is now closed. St Mary's Church, Upton GreyVisit www.uptongreychurch.info for information on the church and |
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St. Mary’s is a beautiful Norman church, probably built by Sir Richard de Herrierd around 1200, and dedicated to St. Mary, the Blessed Virgin.
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