Weight: 2571 lbs Diameter: 50.38" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1932
Dove Bell ID: 2118 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Downton: St Laurence
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634336
https://www.stlaurencedownton.co.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SU 181 216
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 862 m²
Building Materials
Chilmark Stone
12th Century
Chilmark Stone
Flint
12th Century
Flint
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
17th Century Clock with side by side birdcage frame located in Tower
Historical Notes
1600 - 1600
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 717 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1946
Dove Bell ID: 18639 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 755 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1946
Dove Bell ID: 18640 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 801 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1856
Dove Bell ID: 18641 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 34.75" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Samuel Knight 1692
Dove Bell ID: 18642 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by R (possibly R W)
Dove Bell ID: 18643 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1400 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by John Wallis 1604
Dove Bell ID: 18644 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1637 lbs Diameter: 44.5" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1856
Dove Bell ID: 18645 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 336 lbs Bell 9 of 10
Founded by Bristol foundry 1828
Dove Bell ID: 18646 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by Salisbury foundry
Dove Bell ID: 63055 Tower ID: 15953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 181 216
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
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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