Nominal: 627 Hz Weight: 1971 lbs Diameter: 47.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1619
Dove Bell ID: 5257 Tower ID: 14017 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Penshurst: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 527 438
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 571 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by ThomasCooke from York in 1858
Historical Notes
1858 - 1858
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1276 Hz Weight: 663 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1896
Dove Bell ID: 34787 Tower ID: 14017 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1182 Hz Weight: 675 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1896
Dove Bell ID: 34788 Tower ID: 14017 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1079.5 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1701
Dove Bell ID: 34789 Tower ID: 14017 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 968 Hz Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1802
Dove Bell ID: 34790 Tower ID: 14017 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 838 Hz Weight: 866 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Kebyll
Dove Bell ID: 34791 Tower ID: 14017 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 794.5 Hz Weight: 1211 lbs Diameter: 40.13" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1896
Dove Bell ID: 34792 Tower ID: 14017 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 713 Hz Weight: 1574 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1896
Dove Bell ID: 34793 Tower ID: 14017 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 527 438
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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