Nominal: 645 Hz Weight: 1907 lbs Diameter: 46.88" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1867
Dove Bell ID: 1537 Tower ID: 11135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Chiddingstone: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 500 451
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 493 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
Early C14th
Tunbridge Wells Sandstone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1288.5 Hz Weight: 615 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Robert Patrick 1784
Dove Bell ID: 15688 Tower ID: 11135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1217 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 29.19" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1838
Dove Bell ID: 15689 Tower ID: 11135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1082.5 Hz Weight: 678 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1893
Dove Bell ID: 15690 Tower ID: 11135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 964.5 Hz Weight: 724 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1838
Dove Bell ID: 15691 Tower ID: 11135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 858 Hz Weight: 979 lbs Diameter: 36.88" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Robert Patrick 1784
Dove Bell ID: 15692 Tower ID: 11135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 812 Hz Weight: 1133 lbs Diameter: 38.81" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 15693 Tower ID: 11135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 720.5 Hz Weight: 1629 lbs Diameter: 42.75" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Lester & Pack 1753
Dove Bell ID: 15694 Tower ID: 11135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 118 lbs Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank
Dove Bell ID: 15695 Tower ID: 11135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 500 451
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 23/10/1972
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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