Nominal: 769 Hz Weight: 1100 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1863
Dove Bell ID: 3768 Tower ID: 11110 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: sixth Cracked: No
Kirk Deighton: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: SE 398 505
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 334 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There has been a church on this site since before 1086 as mention was made of Diston in the Doomsday survey of 1086. The village is later referred to as Dicton meaning homestead.
Exterior Description
It is believed that the church of 1086 was in the position of the present nave whilst the existing north arcade dates from late 12th century, although it is believed that this was moved outwards in the 14th century.
The south arcade, south aisle porch tower, clerestories and battlements are of the one period of 1425-50. The foundations of the chancel are 14th century with extensive rebuilding in 1849.
Interior
Interior Description
The tower as mentioned houses six bells by Taylor of Loughborough 1863 together with the clock which is on the south side of the tower facing the village which chimes on the hour and every quarter of an hour.
The organ at All Saints' Parish Church, Kirk Deighton is of historical interest. It was originally built by in 1872 by W. Hill of London.
Bells
Nominal: 1313 Hz Weight: 552 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1863
Dove Bell ID: 27235 Tower ID: 11110 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: sixth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1151 Hz Weight: 601 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1863
Dove Bell ID: 27236 Tower ID: 11110 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: sixth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 699 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1863
Dove Bell ID: 27237 Tower ID: 11110 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: sixth Cracked: No
Nominal: 969 Hz Weight: 739 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1863
Dove Bell ID: 27238 Tower ID: 11110 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: sixth Cracked: No
Nominal: 876 Hz Weight: 865 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1863
Dove Bell ID: 27239 Tower ID: 11110 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: sixth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 398 505
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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 18/10/1900
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.
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