Nominal: 666 Hz Weight: 1802 lbs Diameter: 45.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Henry II Bagley 1683
Dove Bell ID: 1076 Tower ID: 16626 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Brixworth: All Saints
Diocese of Peterborough
Major Parish Church, 628038
https://brixworthchurch.com/Overview
Grid reference: SP 747 712
One of the most important examples of Anglo Saxon in Britain – certainly the largest. The church dates from the late 8th /early 9th century. A basilica with a semi-circular apse (originally with an outer half sunk ambulatory). The nave originally surrounded by a series of porticus, separate side chambers. Much though remains of this highly unusual church. The exterior reveals impressive use of Roman building materials – slim bricks, stone and larger pieces of masonry apparently derived from Roman buildings in Leicester and Towcester. The tower especially impressive with an austere almost round staircase tower attached. The interior with white painted walls which emphasise the scale of the Saxon stone arches.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Open to visitors 9.30-6pm daily Guided tours can be arranged Lavatory on request
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 498 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1120 Hz Weight: 805 lbs Diameter: 32.31" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1993
Dove Bell ID: 13296 Tower ID: 16626 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 998.5 Hz Weight: 845 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1622
Dove Bell ID: 13297 Tower ID: 16626 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 891 Hz Weight: 918 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1622
Dove Bell ID: 13298 Tower ID: 16626 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 838 Hz Weight: 1060 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1622
Dove Bell ID: 13299 Tower ID: 16626 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 750 Hz Weight: 1414 lbs Diameter: 41.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1622
Dove Bell ID: 13300 Tower ID: 16626 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 747 712
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
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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