Weight: 1389 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Briant 1791
Dove Bell ID: 1264 Tower ID: 15633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Byfield: Holy Cross
Overview
Grid reference: SP 519 530
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors daily Bell ringing Regular choir Guidebook available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 528 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
14th Century
Helmdon Stone
Interior
Bells
Weight: 418 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 14259 Tower ID: 15633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 478 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 14260 Tower ID: 15633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 541 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by James Barwell & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 14261 Tower ID: 15633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 573 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by William & Henry III Bagley 1703
Dove Bell ID: 14262 Tower ID: 15633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 579 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by William & Henry III Bagley 1703
Dove Bell ID: 14263 Tower ID: 15633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 713 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by William & Henry III Bagley 1703
Dove Bell ID: 14264 Tower ID: 15633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 951 lbs Diameter: 37.31" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1995
Dove Bell ID: 14265 Tower ID: 15633 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 519 530
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 22/10/2002
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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