Weight: 1294 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 1318 Tower ID: 17239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Canford Cliffs: The Transfiguration
Overview
Grid reference: SZ 49 887
The foundations for the current stone building – designed by local architect Lionel Gregory – were laid in November 1962. The church is set in a predominantly urban environment amongst residential housing and near to the coast.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The original Church of the Transfiguration was a temporary wooden structure built in 1911 as a daughter church for the parish of St Peter, Parkstone. It was known locally as “The Church in the Glen”. The area became what is known as a “Conventional District” in 1945. The parish is now part of the Deanery of Poole and North Bournemouth in the Archdeaconery of Dorset, within the Diocese of Salisbury. A church room for Sunday School and parish activities was added in 1960, built in Purbeck stone with a copper ply roof.
The foundations for the current stone building – designed by local architect Lionel Gregory – were laid in November 1962. It was decided to retain the supporting roof beams of the original church, and reconstruct a new church around them.
In November 1998, a project to replace the plain West Window of our church with an etched engraving depicting the event of the Transfiguration narrative was completed.
Interior
Bells
Weight: 345 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 48187 Tower ID: 17239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 382 lbs Diameter: 25.25" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 48188 Tower ID: 17239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 472 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 48189 Tower ID: 17239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 547 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 48190 Tower ID: 17239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 48191 Tower ID: 17239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 762 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 48192 Tower ID: 17239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 970 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 48193 Tower ID: 17239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 400 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 48194 Tower ID: 17239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SZ 49 887
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.
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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