Nominal: 675 Hz Weight: 2110 lbs Diameter: 47" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Briant 1789
Dove Bell ID: 263 Tower ID: 12848 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Ashwell: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of St.Albans
Church, 632082
http://www.stmarysashwell.org.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: TL 267 397
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors everyday between 9am and 5pm Bell ringing Live music and concerts Regular choir Guidebook available Wheelchair access ramp and accessible toilets available Visitor toilets available Assistance dogs welcome
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 815 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
15th C
Maker
Pickford
L/Head Versio Of 3.Q
Date
15th C
Visit
CJP 90
Description
Rebuilt 1694
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Clock
19th Century Clock with flat bed frame located in Tower made by WilliamPotts & Sons from Leeds in 1896
Historical Notes
1896 - 1896
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1140.5 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Briant 1791
Dove Bell ID: 9051 Tower ID: 12848 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036 Hz Weight: 868 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Charles Newman 1694
Dove Bell ID: 9052 Tower ID: 12848 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 907 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 35.38" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Briant 1817
Dove Bell ID: 9053 Tower ID: 12848 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 856 Hz Weight: 1092 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Briant 1787
Dove Bell ID: 9054 Tower ID: 12848 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 763.5 Hz Weight: 1512 lbs Diameter: 42.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Robert Taylor 1808
Dove Bell ID: 9055 Tower ID: 12848 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 267 397
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 19/12/1996
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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