Nominal: 654 Hz Weight: 1904 lbs Diameter: 45.25" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1636
Dove Bell ID: 4633 Tower ID: 11012 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Minster: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Canterbury
Major Parish Church, 606192
http://www.wantsumchurches.org/Overview
Grid reference: TR 310 642
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 920 m²
Building Materials
Chalk
11th Century
Chalk
Flint
11th Century
Flint
Kentish Ragstone
11th Century
Kentish Ragstone
Sandstone
11th Century
Thanet Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by Gillett & Bland from Croydon in 1870
Historical Notes
1870 - 1870
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 985.5 Hz Weight: 812 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1636
Dove Bell ID: 31644 Tower ID: 11012 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 902 Hz Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 36.63" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1626
Dove Bell ID: 31645 Tower ID: 11012 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 798.5 Hz Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Thomas Palmer 1660
Dove Bell ID: 31646 Tower ID: 11012 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 761 Hz Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 40.09" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by William Oldfield (of Canterbury)
Dove Bell ID: 31647 Tower ID: 11012 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 310 642
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.
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Veterantree | 1 |
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
Sources
Showing 6 entries of 6 View All
Quinquennial Inspections
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.