Weight: 867 lbs Diameter: 35.75" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1852
Dove Bell ID: 4514 Tower ID: 16573 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Melbury Abbas: St Thomas
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634183
http://shaftesburycofe.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: ST 882 200
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 311 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
made by JohnSmith & Sons from Derby
Bells
Weight: 437 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1852
Dove Bell ID: 31046 Tower ID: 16573 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 505 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1852
Dove Bell ID: 31047 Tower ID: 16573 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 563 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1852
Dove Bell ID: 31048 Tower ID: 16573 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 669 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1852
Dove Bell ID: 31049 Tower ID: 16573 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 882 200
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Further information
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