Nominal: 760 Hz Weight: 1372 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1894
Dove Bell ID: 540 Tower ID: 16478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Bedford: St Peter de Merton
Diocese of St.Albans
Church, 632283
http://www.stpeterdemerton.orgOverview
Grid reference: TL 50 501
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Bell ringing Regular choir Wheelchair access ramp and accessible toilets available Visitor toilets available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 618 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1520 Hz Weight: 364 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 10481 Tower ID: 16478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1426 Hz Weight: 397 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 10482 Tower ID: 16478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1261 Hz Weight: 446 lbs Diameter: 26.63" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1894
Dove Bell ID: 10483 Tower ID: 16478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1139 Hz Weight: 522 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1894
Dove Bell ID: 10484 Tower ID: 16478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1013 Hz Weight: 646 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1894
Dove Bell ID: 10485 Tower ID: 16478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 950 Hz Weight: 714 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1894
Dove Bell ID: 10486 Tower ID: 16478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 855 Hz Weight: 992 lbs Diameter: 36.13" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1894
Dove Bell ID: 10487 Tower ID: 16478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1857 Hz Weight: 110 lbs Diameter: 17" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1895
Dove Bell ID: 10488 Tower ID: 16478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 50 501
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 31/03/1855
It is unknown whether 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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