Nominal: 572.3 Hz Weight: 2660 lbs Diameter: 53" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1734
Dove Bell ID: 48157 Tower ID: 17434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Bury St Edmunds: St Mary
Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich
Major Parish Church, 633312
http://www.wearechurch.netOverview
Grid reference: TL 856 639
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The church is open to visitors between 10am and 3pm in the winter; and between 10am and 4pm in the summer. Bell ringing Live music and concerts Regular choir Guided tours and guidebook available Wheelchair access ramp and accessible toilets available Visitor toilets and baby changing facilities available Assistance dogs welcome
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1561 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by Gillett & Johnston from Croydon in 1897
Historical Notes
1897 - 1897
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1154.5 Hz Weight: 744 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1734
Dove Bell ID: 48158 Tower ID: 17434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1100 Hz Weight: 717 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1734
Dove Bell ID: 48159 Tower ID: 17434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 975 Hz Weight: 898 lbs Diameter: 35.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1869
Dove Bell ID: 48160 Tower ID: 17434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 870 Hz Weight: 998 lbs Diameter: 37.63" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1903
Dove Bell ID: 48161 Tower ID: 17434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 769.5 Hz Weight: 1304 lbs Diameter: 40.88" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1734
Dove Bell ID: 48162 Tower ID: 17434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 719.7 Hz Weight: 1476 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1734
Dove Bell ID: 48163 Tower ID: 17434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 641 Hz Weight: 2020 lbs Diameter: 47.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1776
Dove Bell ID: 48164 Tower ID: 17434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 856 639
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 21/05/1855
It is unknown whether 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.
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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