Nominal: 799 Hz Weight: 1068 lbs Diameter: 37.38" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Newcombe (generic) 1585
Dove Bell ID: 2040 Tower ID: 15870 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Desborough: St Giles
Diocese of Peterborough
Church, 628280
https://www.stgilesdesborough.orgOverview
Grid reference: SP 803 830
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 413 m²
Building Materials
Sand
13th Century
Northampton Sand
Weldon Stone
13th Century
Weldon Stone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1597 Hz Weight: 396 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1923
Dove Bell ID: 18271 Tower ID: 15870 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1509 Hz Weight: 428 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1923
Dove Bell ID: 18272 Tower ID: 15870 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1344 Hz Weight: 444 lbs Diameter: 26.13" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1923
Dove Bell ID: 18273 Tower ID: 15870 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1196 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 18274 Tower ID: 15870 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1066 Hz Weight: 622 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1616
Dove Bell ID: 18275 Tower ID: 15870 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1006 Hz Weight: 666 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1616
Dove Bell ID: 18276 Tower ID: 15870 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 895 Hz Weight: 812 lbs Diameter: 34.63" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Robert Mellours
Dove Bell ID: 18277 Tower ID: 15870 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 803 830
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 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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