Nominal: 753 Hz Weight: 1396 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 100 Tower ID: 11928 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Alford: St Wilfrid
Diocese of Lincoln
Church, 621501
http://www.alfordgroupofchurches.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TF 455 760
St. Wilfrid's Church celebrated its 650 year anniversary in the year 2000. There are some original features amongst which are a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel. The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were added and the tower was raised and decorated with pinnacles. The tower houses six ringing bells, frequently rung by a dedicated team of bell ringers. There is also an ancient sanctus bell. Over the south porch is the Parvis Room, used as the first grammar school in Elizabethan times. One of its pupils was possibly John Smith. Saved from death by Pocahontas, he became Virginia's first governor. In 2007 the town celebrated his centenary.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Open to visitors daily Wheelchair access ramp Guide dogs welcome
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 665 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Tomb (component)
17th century 17th Century tomb in the chance
Bells
Nominal: 1266 Hz Weight: 442 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 8258 Tower ID: 11928 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1127.5 Hz Weight: 479 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 8259 Tower ID: 11928 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1004 Hz Weight: 593 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 8260 Tower ID: 11928 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 947 Hz Weight: 725 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 8261 Tower ID: 11928 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 845 Hz Weight: 982 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 8262 Tower ID: 11928 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 119 lbs Diameter: 17.13" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 8263 Tower ID: 11928 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 455 760
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is Unknown
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Churchyard Structures
War Memorial
1919 Grade II listed. It was designed by Sir Ninian Comper and dedicated in 1919.
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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