Nominal: 798.5 Hz Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William Emerton 1774
Dove Bell ID: 4534 Tower ID: 12799 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Meppershall: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of St.Albans
Church, 632409
http://stmarysmeppershall.org.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
View more information about this church on the Heritage at Risk website
Overview
Grid reference: TL 134 359
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 351 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1350 Hz Weight: 460 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1986
Dove Bell ID: 31158 Tower ID: 12799 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1204.5 Hz Weight: 478 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Dier 1591
Dove Bell ID: 31159 Tower ID: 12799 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1070.5 Hz Weight: 706 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 31160 Tower ID: 12799 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1011.5 Hz Weight: 580 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Briant 1816
Dove Bell ID: 31161 Tower ID: 12799 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 897.5 Hz Weight: 1011 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1766
Dove Bell ID: 31162 Tower ID: 12799 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 134 359
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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