Nominal: 642.5 Hz Weight: 2488 lbs Diameter: 49.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1888
Dove Bell ID: 6590 Tower ID: 11295 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Swanage: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: SZ 27 787
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 702 m²
Building Materials
Purbeck Stone
19th Century
Purbeck Stone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1283 Hz Weight: 518 lbs Diameter: 27.63" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1940
Dove Bell ID: 41680 Tower ID: 11295 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1213 Hz Weight: 561 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1940
Dove Bell ID: 41681 Tower ID: 11295 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1081 Hz Weight: 648 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1940
Dove Bell ID: 41682 Tower ID: 11295 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 962 Hz Weight: 762 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Wallis 1594
Dove Bell ID: 41683 Tower ID: 11295 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 857 Hz Weight: 868 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Wallis 1612
Dove Bell ID: 41684 Tower ID: 11295 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 808 Hz Weight: 1146 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1888
Dove Bell ID: 41685 Tower ID: 11295 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 721 Hz Weight: 1647 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1940
Dove Bell ID: 41686 Tower ID: 11295 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SZ 27 787
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.
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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