Nominal: 616 Hz Weight: 2583 lbs Diameter: 50.13" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 2278 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Retford: St Swithun
Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
Church, 638087
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Overview
Grid reference: SK 706 813
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 721 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with wrought iron side by side birdcage frame located in Tower made by WilliamSharpe from Retford in 1836
Historical Notes
1836 - 1836
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1583 Hz Weight: 490 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 19512 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1406 Hz Weight: 531 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 19513 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1250 Hz Weight: 576 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 19514 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1177 Hz Weight: 612 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 19515 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1047 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 19516 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 931 Hz Weight: 842 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 19517 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 827 Hz Weight: 1078 lbs Diameter: 37.63" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 19518 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 779 Hz Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 19519 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 694.5 Hz Weight: 1802 lbs Diameter: 44.5" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 19520 Tower ID: 16540 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 706 813
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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