Nominal: 720 Hz Weight: 1242 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by James III Harrison 1827
Dove Bell ID: 4227 Tower ID: 12120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Long Bennington: St Swithun
Diocese of Lincoln
Church, 621170
http://www.saxonwellchurches.org.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: SK 843 438
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 459 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
13th onwards
LIMESTONE
Limestone
13th onwards
OOIDAL
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1216 Hz Weight: 516 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1815
Dove Bell ID: 29511 Tower ID: 12120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1086 Hz Weight: 592 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1935
Dove Bell ID: 29512 Tower ID: 12120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 962 Hz Weight: 696 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by George III Oldfield 1736
Dove Bell ID: 29513 Tower ID: 12120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 906 Hz Weight: 590 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Hedderly 1764
Dove Bell ID: 29514 Tower ID: 12120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 808 Hz Weight: 872 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by George I Oldfield 1630
Dove Bell ID: 29515 Tower ID: 12120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 843 438
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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