Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches

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Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Advisory Committee held online via Teams, due to Covid-19 Pandemic Monday 12 October 2020

Present: Revd Canon E B Gamble (DAC Chair) Archdeacon of Messrs J Mordan, M Goodwill-Hodgson, Dr M Hawkes, C Andrews Revd A Dempster, W Young, GA Renton, R Howes Mrs A Redgate - Registrar Mr J Pickett – DAC Secretary Mrs E Dunleavy – Registry Clerk

Apologies: Mr WL Exton, FJR Stephenson, C Perrett, Revd D Stevenson, Mrs B Cast

4758 MINUTES

The minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 14 September 2020 were confirmed and signed by the DAC Chair

4759 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Graeme Renton: Newstead, Bunny Mark Goodwill-Hodgson: Bleasby, Basford St Leo, Cossall, Stanford on Soar Carl Andrews: Cropwell Bishop, Sutton cum Lound

4760 MATTERS ARISING from the Minutes

a) 001X Newstead St Mary the Virgin [Unlisted - 1928] Architect: Mr G A Renton Local Authority: Gedling Replacement of Windows around the church - AA 26/2/2020 1 To replace the windows on the north and south sides of the church in the same style in UPVC 2 To supply and fit fifteen new windows, with Georgian bar and white frames and openers 3 All in accordance with quotation dated 20 November 2019 from Glazebee Windows and Doors, Newstead Village, Notts Deferred. Parish and church architect still investigating costs and finances.

b) 208BX Bleasby St Mary [Grade II - 13th Century] Architect: Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood To incorporate the Sachel and Sheepshanke headstone into the floor near the font - AA 16/4/2020 1 To incorporate the Sachel and Sheepshanke headstone from the churchyard into the floor near the font 2 To take out the first two pews and wooden frontal from behind the font (to the left side of the main door), moving the frontal to the pew behind. 3 Cut back the wooden platform, and return the timber edge to a nice finish, clearing space to lay the headstone from outside the church 4 Construct a small cart to transport the stone from outside the church to its final resting place inside the church. 5 Finish off around the edge of the stone with york stone to match the existing church floor. 6 All in accordance with Quotation from BMK Ltd, Normanton, Southwell, Notts dated 12 January 2020 and photos supplied Deferred. Parish meeting to be held on evening of 12 October

c) 005W Averham St Michael & All Angels [Grade I - 11th Century] Architect: Miss J C Holt Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Resurfacing and Lighting to Church Footpath - AA 24/6/2020 1 To resurface, widen and light the public right of way to the church to improve accessibility 2 To the tarmac footpath; remove problem areas and access roots, remove if possible or raise ground level if required. 3 Install 50mm depth of 20mm D Binder to areas removed and install 25mm of 6mm surface course to full distance 4 Excavate new 500mm width 300mm deep and aggregate infill in preperation for new surface course. 5 Extra cost to increase the finish Asphalt width of the path by 400mm. (50mm of 20mm base/25mm of 6mm Surface course) 6 To install discreet motion activated lighting as the church is inaccessible in the dark; install 15 x KSR 600mm high Bollard lights; Install 2 x down lights to archway. 7 Calanda Bollard Range with an anthracite finish 8.5w CREE LED technology supplied in 3000K as standard with a 15° emitting beam angle; Strong Cast Aluminium Body with a Life Expectancy up to 40,000hrs 8 All lighting will be wired in SWA cable and where possible buried underground while the path is being resurfaced, elsewhere the cable will be fixed at low level to the church. 9 All the lighting will be switched together and controlled by timeclock, photocell and override facility 10 All in accordance with specification and quotation dated 2 Feb 2018 from CF Construction Ltd, Stapleford, Lincs; specification and quotation dated 10 Feb 2020 from Viking Electrical, Balderton, Newark, Notts Deferred. Parish await consultation with church architect

d) 213AP Tuxford St Nicholas [Grade I - 12th Century] Architect: Mr B P Bradley Local Authority: Bassetlaw Infra Red Heaters - AA 2/9/2020 1 To install 12 infra red heaters within the Nave, Aisles and Chancel 2 Supply and fix 1 no. 10 way RCD consumer unit in tower adjacent to existing electrical mains position. 3 Fit switch controllers for each heater H1 - H10 4 Fix wiring to heaters H1 - H10 following existing cable routes initially and then to H1 - H6 running along walls of Nave at high level in stone joint 5 Wiring to H7 - H10 in Aisles to be run at eaves and then down to each heater 6 Fix 6 no. BN thermic 3KW infra-red wall mounted heaters in Nave (H1 - H6) and 4 no BN Thermic 1.5KW infra-red heaters in North and South Aisles (H7 - H10) 7 Fix 2 no BN Thermic 2 KW infra-red heaters on south wall of Chancel (H11 and H12) with 2 no 20 amp switches. Agree cable run with architect before fixing 8 All in accordance with quotation dated 30 July 2019 from Wizard Solutions, Tuxford; Specification and details of HN Series Heaters; quotation dated 8 July 2020 from DJ Marriott Electrical, West Drayton, ; drawings of heater positions and schedule of works dated 4 August 2020 by Mr C Moxon, Church Architect and Independent Heating Report dated 9 June 2020 by Richard Taylor, DAC Heating Adviser for Lincs and Derby Diocese Not recommended for the following reasons: parish should consider ceramic heaters as a more suitable alternative. DAC not recommending to allow the Chancellor to decide

e) 175X Ruddington St Peter [Grade II - reb. 1888] Architect: Mr P C Rogan Local Authority: Servery Area Refurbishment and Storage Area - AA 7/9/2020 1 To update its servery and to install some new storage to the north west corner of the nave 2 The existing servery will be reconfigured and updated in Pro Norm Classic Line KItchen Range in matt finish with LED wall unit lighting, Blanco sink and tap pack and a 40mm thick solid oak breakfast bar 3 To remove the current oak storage doors from the servery that match the oak porch doors of the church entrance; The doors to form the front of the new storage area, with additional doors being made in the same material and colour. 4 All in accordance with quotation, drawing and plan views of servery dated 14 February 2020 from Clarke Home Interiors, , Nottingham; quotation dated 29 February 2020 from Joinery & Conservation and photos supplied Deferred. Parish splitting the application and applying in due course.

NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY

4761 FACULTY & LIST B APPLICATIONS

a) 007CP Sutton-cum-Lound St Bartholomew [Grade I - 14th Century] Architect: Mr C Andrews Local Authority: Bassetlaw Mains Water Supply 2/9/2020 1 To bring a mains water supply into the church 2 Excavate to a depth no less than 750mm for a new water supply pipe from the new meter position to the base of the tower 2 3 Allow for core drilling through the wall (1m thick) below ground to install new drain pipe 4 Install new 450mm dia. inspection chamber as per drawing 5 Excavations to be in soft material unless shown on the attached plan, excavations to be by hand with an archaeological watching brief in place 6 Provide new meter box adjacent the tower for external stop tap 7 Provide new external tap fixed to solid oak post driven into the ground adjacent to the tower. Include for supply and fixing proprietary metal tap box as per the attached data sheet. 8 On completion allow for backing the trench and making good to all disturbed surfaces including Tarmac and grass seeding. 9 All in accordance with Schedule of Works, drawings 9215/50 & 60 dated April 2020 by Mr C Andrews, Church Architect No objection subject to: (1) archaeological watching brief in accordance with recommendations by DAC Archaelogical Adviser with a full WSI (2) that any human remains that may be disturbed during excavation and building shall be lifted from the place where they are found and shall thereafter be re-interred at the same place but at a deeper level if this is possible or alternatively at some other place in the churchyard in a discreet and seemly manner at the direction of the Incumbent.

b) 064W Elkesley St Giles [Grade I - 14th Century] Architect: Mr G W Smith Local Authority: Bassetlaw Repairs to Stonework (List B) 16/9/2020 1 To carry out new stone work and repointing of areas of the external wall of the Church fabric. 2 Remove all loose and displaced stone and mortar of the south west bay of the nave. It is intended that this wall would be restored as existing 3 The sand will be sharp, course, graded and free from deleterious matter and a sample submitted and approved by the architect; The lime will be lime putty from an authorised supplier. 4 The mortar unless specified otherwise will be 7 parts sand to 1 part lime putty. 5 Tower: Carefully remove top splayed stone to the north east buttress of the tower and provide new, replicated, approved stone top 6 At the base area of the north west corner facing west allow for raking out and repointing 2 square metres; This co-insides with the damp area internally under the balcony 7 Carefully remove top stone of the west doorway reveal and replace with new matching stone to detail. 8 Carefully take out tracery stonework to west window, above door way, and renew with new carved stone; allow for work by an approved glazier to take out and re-fix glazing to the upper area of the bowed glazed panel. 9 South Nave: Carefully remove five number perishing stones at the south west corner and replace with new matching stone; allow for repointing open and loose pointing 10 Allow for necessary work to number 1 central hood mould and new mullion to number 1 window. 11 Chancel: Rake out all defective and open joints below the plinth oversailing course and allow for replacing number 1 weathered stone below the window cill. 12 Internal Work: Allow for possible stone renewal to base of column arcading. 13 All in accordance with Schedule of Works dated August 2020 from Mr G W Smith, Church Architect No objection subject to: (1) stone being removed to be carefully inspected; any showing signs of carving and/or Mason's marks to be retained and further advice sought from DAC Archaeological Adviser (2) suggest mortar mix to be 3 parts sand to 1 part lime putty.

4762 INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS

No requests received

NOTTINGHAM ARCHDEACONRY

4763 FACULTY & ADVICE APPLICATIONS

a) 226BL Willoughby-on-the-Wolds St Mary & All Saints [Grade I - 13th Century] Architect: Mr P C Rogan Local Authority: Rushcliffe Prayer Boards 13/9/2020 1 To re-hang a pair of early 19th century prayer boards 2 The prayer boards were previously located in the chancel, but were removed when the chancel was reroofed, re-plastered and refurbished (with new lights and heaters). Owing to the position of the new heaters, the prayer boards cannot be returned to the chancel. They are currently stored behind the organ, or propped up against a wall 3 The prayer boards may be contemporary with the Royal Arms of William IV that also hangs on the west wall of the nave 4 The early 19th century prayer boards are made of painted wood, each measuring 156 cm wide by 183.5 cm tall. 5 One sets out the Ten Commandments; the other the Apostles’ Creed (BCP) and the Lord’s Prayer, the latter is dated 1835 6 The most suitable available location is on the west wall of the nave, to either side of the Royal Arms 3

7 It is envisaged that each board will be placed equidistant from the Royal Arms and the adjoining wall of the church, with the lower corner clear of the stonework forming the tower arch. The top of each board will be at the same height as the other, somewhat above the top edge of the Royal Arms 8 It is therefore proposed that, for each board, a pair of wooden or metal strips is attached vertically to the wall, each strip being screwed or bolted into mortared joints within the stonework. 9 The boards will then be screwed or bolted to the strips; It will therefore be possible to mount each board securely at the same height without risking the requirement to drill into the stonework itself. 10 All in accordance with the Schedule of Works, photos and Statements of Significance and Need dated 12 Sept 2020 No objection subject to: avoid fixing boards into or over old course line if at all possible. b) 048BX Cropwell Bishop St Giles [Grade I - 13th Century] Architect: Mr C Andrews Local Authority: Rushcliffe Reduction to Yew Tree (List B) 28/9/2020 1 Reducing the Yew tree to 4ft to allow manageable regrowth. 2 One Yew tree is growing some 2 metres inside the north churchyard boundary and close to and overshadowing the neighbouring cottage; This yew has developed into a large spreading tree with branches covering some 24ft radius and is 30ft from a nearby large Lime tree 3 The main concerns are clearly the shading of the cottage and signs of cracks in plasterwork and structure; Normally the reduction in height and pruning back the side growths would alleviate this problem but the nature of this particular yew is of a branch structure radiating out from the main trunk and as can be seen from previous failed prunings would leave an unsightly tree 4 A solution may be to reduce the tree to a low stump, cutting it down to the height of the grave marker which is close alongside the tree, any subsequent re-growth could then be easily maintained and shaped. 5 All in accordance with advice dated 10 July 2020 from Mr F Stephenson, DAC Trees Adviser and quotation dated 14 Sept 2020 from EJS Tree & Garden Services, Wilford, Nottingham No objection. Based on advice of DAC Trees Adviser c) 212BF Cossall St Catherine [Grade II* - 12th Century] Architect: Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson Local Authority: Broxtowe Window Repairs 30/9/2020 1 To undertake repairs to three windows and two hoppers 2 East Window: to remove centre light (two sections), board up space and re-lead both sections; repoint with lime mortar 3 South Aisle Window (S5): remove right and left main lights (1 section each), board up space and re-lead both into 2 sections per main light; repoint with lime mortar 4 North Aisle window (N3): remove left main light (1 section); board up space and re-lead into two sections; repoint in lime mortar 5 Decorate 2 hoppers in-situ and replace all cracked panes in-situ 6 Replace all rusted window guard screws with stainless steel and clean all windows 7 All in accordance with quotation dated 16 September 2020 from MDS Stained Glass, Wellow, Newark, Notts and photographs supplied No objection. DAC Stained Glass Window adviser consulted and approved d) 017T Strelley All Saints [Grade I - 12th Century] Architect: Mr G W Smith Local Authority: Broxtowe Extension to Cremated Remains Area 2/10/2020 1 A formal proposal to set aside an area for cremated remains in All Saints' churchyard 2 There is a need to regularise the existing practice of the interment of ashes, and to clearly define an extension to the area for future use. 3 It is proposed to define an extension to the existing row of plaques and to also define a new parallel row with a mown grass path between the two. 4 This will provide 31 new burial spaces for cremated remains, and still allow for further expansion of the rows in the future. 5 It is also proposed to create a simple island bed parallel with the ha-ha to define the extent of the new using Lavender x intermedia 'Phenomenal' which is very hardy and recommended for use in exposed locations; when mature it can be cut back after the first flowering to encourage a second show 6 All in accordance with Statement of Needs 28 April 2020 and several plans and photographs supplied and revised July 2020 No objection subject to: clearly set out what type of stone is preferred for the plaques as part of the plan for the cremated remains area. Decision based on advice from DAC Churchyards Adviser e) 092BW Bunny St Mary the Virgin [Grade I - 13th Century] Architect: Mr G A Renton Local Authority: Rushcliffe Replacement of stolen rainwater pipes with new cast iron pipes (List B) 2/10/2020 1 Rainwater pipe to Nave: Carefully remove the remaining c100mm lead pipe and replace with Cast Iron 100mm dia rwdp including shoe with ears. Allow for 3 nr. union sockets with ears with overall length of drop 4800mm and finish in black gloss and with anti-climb finish on top 4

2 Make good around the hopper outlet before fixing the castiron pipe and dress the lead into the downpipe 3 Rainwater pipe to Porch: To provide and fix a new 75mm Cast iron rwdp, following the removal of the broken top section and dress lead into the rwdp. Allow for 3m in total including 2 nr. plinth offsets with ears 150mm and 100mm and shoe. 4 Decorate with black gloss paint with anti climb paint 5 All in accordance with specification dated July 2020 and quote from Tap and Tile, Radford, Nottingham dated July 2020 and photographs supplied No objection in principal. Parish to re-submit as a faculty application as not within spirit of List B. DAC Secretary to request an interim faculty from the Chancellor as this work is urgent.

f) 055BJ Stanford-on-Soar St John the Baptist [Grade I - 13th Century] Architect: Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson Local Authority: Rushcliffe Plastering Repairs (List B) 2/10/2020 1 Chop off and re plaster areas of internal walls; repoint external stonework. 2 Carefully cut a neat line between the sound and improper render where necessary. Carefully remove the defective/improper plaster using hand tools. Inspect the substrate to ensure it is suitable to apply lime render ie not overly saturated. Allow suitable drying time if required 3 Pre wet as necessary and apply a first coat of Womersley’s Coarse Stuff with hair/fibres up to a depth of 10 - 15mm. Followed by a top coat of Womersley’s Fine Stuff. If the depth is excessive we will do an intermediate coat of Coarse stuff without hair/fibres. 4 For external repointing we will carry out a trial sample for approval. The mix will be based on 1 part Hydraulic lime (3.5) to 3 parts sand to match as closely as possible in colour and texture to the existing. Lime putty may be used for any softer areas of stone (e.g. Lias). The mortar will be pushed into the joint and firmly rammed in. The mortar should be left to take its initial set and then stippled with a stiff bristle brush. The bristles will not be dragged across the face but tapped against it. 5 Internal plasterwork: Carefully remove cement based and failed plaster and re plaster using lime mortar; High level to south of Nave: Chop off and re plaster approximately 3sm. Tower included 6 South Aisle entrance: Chop off plaster based on 5sm and re-plaster; Low level to North Aisle: Chop off plaster based on 10sm and re-plaster 7 Externally: Gable end to east Nave above the chancel roof; allow to repoint open and defective joints 8 All in accordance with specification from Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson, Church Architect and quotation from Bonsers Building Restoration & Conservation dated 26 June 2020 No objection subject to: area of plaster to be carefully removed and investigated and if any sign of wall paintings encountered, work to stop and DAC Archaeological Adviser to be consulted immediately; work to proceed on his advice.

g) 012CL Basford St Leodegarius [Grade II* - reb. 1858-61] Architect: Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson Local Authority: Nottingham Lighting for North Porch 5/10/2020 1 The installation of two external LED lights to the north porch 2 Remove redundant fittings and cable 3 Fit 2no. ASD Horizon 430 mm diameter LED fittings complete with hoods, as detailed on sketch drawing to illuminate north porch and forecourt as this is to be the new main entrance. 4 Exposed cables to be plain copper pyro or white FP200; Routing of cables to be agreed with the architect. 5 All in accordance with Schedule of Works and drawing by Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson, Church Architect and Statement of Need dated 15 September 2020 Recommended on health & safety as well as security reasons

4764 INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS

Keyworth St Mary AV System: Jonathan Pickett, William Young & Roger Howes 10.30am 19 October 2020 Scarrington St John deconsecration of the Nave: Revd Canon B Gamble & Jonathan Pickett Thursday 12 November 2pm Burton Joyce St Helen AV System date to be confirmed

4765 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

• DAC received an update on Hawksworth St Mary Tympanum application after CBC visit on 7 October from William Young and Jason Mordan • The DAC & The Faculty Process Training Sessions to be held 17 & 19 November 2020 by DAC Secretary

5 4766 CORRESPONDENCE

a) Church Building Journal Sept-Oct 2020 b) The Church Notes of Sir Stephen Glynne 1825-1874 ed by Lawrence Butler & John Beckett photos by Chris Brooke

Quinquennial Reports Received Sept 2020: Eaton All Saints Gordon Smith Kimberley Holy Trinity Matthew Wilde Chilwell Christ Church Graeme Renton Woodthorpe St Mark Peter Rogan

4767 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday 9 November 2020 and will be via Teams online from 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start

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