Nominal: 713 Hz Weight: 1631 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Anthony Bartlet 1652
Dove Bell ID: 3492 Tower ID: 17103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Hunsdon: St Dunstan
Diocese of St.Albans
Church, 632151
http://www.hwwchurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TL 418 127
St Dunstan's is a large medieval grade I listed church with Tudor connections. It is claimed that four successive English sovereigns worshipped here: Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. The church houses a number of important and historic monuments and memorials.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 365 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The north wall of the nave is thought to be twelth century, with the remains of frescos depicting the Seven Deadly Sins seen over the doorway. Sir William Oldhall practically rebuilt the church during the mid fifteenth century. The side chapels are sixteenth century. The church is predominately stone with North Chapel a later addition in brick.
The Chester and Calvert memorials have been moved several times, the latest in 1911 to their present positions on the north and south walls of the nave. The South Chapel was probably built by John Carey, 3rd Lord Hunsdon, in 1610 or 1616. It contains the large standing wall monument of alabaster to John Carey and his wife. Some of the family pews with their Jacobean decoration are still there. On the north side of the chancel is a standing wall monument to Sir Thomas Forster lying in his judges robes. He died in 1612. The rails around the Forster tomb are identical to those around Mary Queen of Scot’s tomb in Westminster Abbey.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1409 Hz Weight: 569 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1883
Dove Bell ID: 25758 Tower ID: 17103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1310 Hz Weight: 605 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1883
Dove Bell ID: 25759 Tower ID: 17103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1175 Hz Weight: 645 lbs Diameter: 29.87" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1883
Dove Bell ID: 25760 Tower ID: 17103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1038 Hz Weight: 691 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Robert Oldfield 1630
Dove Bell ID: 25761 Tower ID: 17103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 926 Hz Weight: 748 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1883
Dove Bell ID: 25762 Tower ID: 17103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 865 Hz Weight: 988 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Briant 1787
Dove Bell ID: 25763 Tower ID: 17103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 785 Hz Weight: 1192 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Anthony Bartlet 1668
Dove Bell ID: 25764 Tower ID: 17103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 418 127
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
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Veterantree | 1 |
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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