Nominal: 655.9 Hz Weight: 1624 lbs Diameter: 45.13" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by William Dobson 1825
Dove Bell ID: 2374 Tower ID: 14590 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Elland: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646217
http://ellandoccasionals.blogspot.comOverview
Grid reference: SE 108 211
Small textile mill town on the south bank of the Calder valley. Medieval origins as one of two chapelries of Halifax (5 miles away). Town growth in 18th century and industrial growth spread in 19th and 20th centuries. St Mary's church is essentially Perpendicular gothic, although Norman origin. West tower c.1490. Chancel arch interior rebuilt using 12th century stone. 15th century stained glass in the east window.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 558 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1339.8 Hz Weight: 605 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by William Dobson 1825
Dove Bell ID: 20017 Tower ID: 14590 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1254.1 Hz Weight: 559 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by William Dobson 1825
Dove Bell ID: 20018 Tower ID: 14590 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1113.4 Hz Weight: 601 lbs Diameter: 30.88" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by William Dobson 1825
Dove Bell ID: 20019 Tower ID: 14590 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 999.1 Hz Weight: 757 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by William Dobson 1825
Dove Bell ID: 20020 Tower ID: 14590 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 881.8 Hz Weight: 847 lbs Diameter: 35.75" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by William Dobson 1825
Dove Bell ID: 20021 Tower ID: 14590 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 832 Hz Weight: 1021 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by William Dobson 1825
Dove Bell ID: 20022 Tower ID: 14590 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 743.1 Hz Weight: 1280 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by William Dobson 1825
Dove Bell ID: 20023 Tower ID: 14590 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 108 211
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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