Nominal: 737 Hz Weight: 1309 lbs Diameter: 41.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1788
Dove Bell ID: 6958 Tower ID: 13774 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Tydd: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TF 446 185
The church at Tydd St Mary is a large late medieval building of high architectural, historic and archaeological significance. The fifteenth century west steeple made of brick is a real landmark in this fen area. Pipistrelle species and Brown long-eared bats use the church for feeding and possibly hibernation, with pipistrelles also using it as a maternity roost.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 384 m²
Exterior Description
Tydd St Mary is a large late-medieval church but there is evidence of a twelfth century predecessor and both nave arcades are of the early thirteenth century. The nave and aisle roofs are late-medieval or seventeenth century but the huge nave tie beams might be older. The west steeple is an impressive landmark in this fen area, made more interesting for being of brick, also the material of the clerestorey. Although there is little medieval sculptural embellishment, the large churchyard has many pre-nineteenth century headstones on the south side. More modern materials are present on the north where there is a well-used footpath. The fabric and site are therefore of high archaeological, architectural and historical significance.
Interior
Interior Description
The later fifteenth century octagonal font (the only medieval fitting), the incised alabaster stone to William de Tidde and the two eighteenth-century Trafford wall memorials are of high significance. Two more eighteenth century memorials are of moderate-high significance. Otherwise, the fittings are good work of 1869 and of moderate to high significance for their quality and completeness. The stained glass is by national firms, but, as Pevsner says, ‘nothing special’ and so of moderate significance. The floors are of low-moderate significance.
Bells
Nominal: 1238 Hz Weight: 522 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 43541 Tower ID: 13774 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1104 Hz Weight: 620 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1788
Dove Bell ID: 43542 Tower ID: 13774 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 982 Hz Weight: 761 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1788
Dove Bell ID: 43543 Tower ID: 13774 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 928 Hz Weight: 825 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1788
Dove Bell ID: 43544 Tower ID: 13774 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 828 Hz Weight: 1015 lbs Diameter: 37.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1788
Dove Bell ID: 43545 Tower ID: 13774 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 446 185
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.
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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