Weight: 1570 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 1 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 524 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Beckenham: St George
Diocese of Rochester
Major Parish Church, 631007
http://www.stgeorgesbeckenham.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: TQ 374 696
Beckenham as a settlement dates from 862. There is rumour of an early wooden church but it is generally accepted that there was a church in Beckenham from before 1070. The earliest record is in the Textus Roffensis (1115 – 1125), which is held at Rochester Cathedral. There is no information about this church. Building of the medieval church began in 1340. Initially the church comprised of a chancel and nave with a square tower. There are registers of baptisms, marriages, and burials from 1538, many of which are held at the county records office.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
St George’s Church is open everyday for worship or quiet contemplation. Monday to Saturday we are open from 8am to 3pm. On Sunday we are open from 8am until 6pm. There is wheelchair/buggy access into the building from Bromley Road and we have an accessible toilet at the rear of the church.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1210 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1732 Hz Weight: 488 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 11
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1934
Dove Bell ID: 10391 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1560 Hz Weight: 498 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 11
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1934
Dove Bell ID: 10392 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 10393 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 5 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 10394 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 6 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 10395 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 730 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 7 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 10396 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 868 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 8 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 10397 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 9 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 10398 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 10 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 10399 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 224 lbs Diameter: 21" Bell 11 of 11
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1894
Dove Bell ID: 10400 Tower ID: 10763 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 374 696
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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