Nominal: 548.5 Hz Weight: 3321 lbs Diameter: 54.88" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 2082 Tower ID: 12184 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Doncaster: St George
Diocese of Sheffield
Major Parish Church, 635161
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Overview
Grid reference: SE 574 35
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The church is open for visitors on Mondays-Fridays 10:30am-3:30pm and on Saturdays 11am-2pm. Services are on Tuesday-Fridays and Sundays. Facilities include toilets, car parking, a ramped entrance, hearing induction loop, large print books, and the church is guide dog friendly. The church has bell ringing, an organ, regular choir, and live music events. There are also guided tours available.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1434 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
History of the Building
Doncaster Minster occupies the same site as the Roman fort of Danum. Following the Norman Conquest, a fortification was built on the site, the stones of which were possibly then used to build a church, although the year, decade or century of its construction is unclear. The church probably evolved from an Early English style to the Perpendicular. It was later destroyed by fire on 28 February 1853.
Following its destruction, it was redesigned and rebuilt by George Gilbert Scott between 1854 and 1858. Scott gave his new church a Perpendicular style tower and late Geometrical/early Decorated style nave and chancel, all at a cost of £43,126 4s 5d. It was consecrated by the Archbishop of York on 14 October 1858 and described by ‘The Doncaster, Nottingham and Lincoln Gazette’ as ‘a building far superior to the one we have lost; an edifice worthy of the town and of the deanery, and equally worthy of the age in which we live…’
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1858
Maker
Pickford
6.A
Date
1858
Visit
GAD 4/94
Description
Designed By E.B.Denison.
OFJ
0
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by FrederickDent from London in 1858
Historical Notes
1858 - 1858
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1101 Hz Weight: 702 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 18467 Tower ID: 12184 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 761 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 18468 Tower ID: 12184 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 923 Hz Weight: 898 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 18469 Tower ID: 12184 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 822 Hz Weight: 1103 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 18470 Tower ID: 12184 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 732.5 Hz Weight: 1474 lbs Diameter: 41.63" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 18471 Tower ID: 12184 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 692 Hz Weight: 1782 lbs Diameter: 44.13" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 18472 Tower ID: 12184 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 616.5 Hz Weight: 2394 lbs Diameter: 49.13" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 18473 Tower ID: 12184 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 574 35
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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