Weight: 2430 lbs Diameter: 51.06" Bell 1 of 11
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1796
Dove Bell ID: 242 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Ashford: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Canterbury
Major Parish Church, 606202
http://www.stmaryashford.org/Overview
Grid reference: TR 10 427
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
(Services from church website) Sunday: •8.00 am - Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) •10.00 am - Family Communion •4.00 pm - Choral Evensong (First Sunday of the Month) •6.30 pm - Evening Prayer (other Sundays except the Second Sunday when there is no evening service) Monday: •10.00 am to 12.00pm - Take a Break and Coffee Morning •12.15 pm - Monday Lunchtime Meditation in Church Tuesday: •10.00 am to 12.00 pm - Coffee Morning and Craft Group in Church •1.00 pm to 3.00 pm - Church Open Wednesday: •10.00 am to 12.00 pm - Church Open Thursday: •11.30 am - Holy Communion Friday: •10.00 am to 3.00 pm - Church Open Saturday: •10.00 am to 12.00 pm - Coffee Morning Visitors are always welcome, and a member of the St Mary's Team will always be in the church to answer any questions you may have.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1043 m²
Interior
Bells
Weight: 516 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 11
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 8936 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 558 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 11
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1965
Dove Bell ID: 8937 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 577 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 4 of 11
Founded by Lester & Pack 1762
Dove Bell ID: 8938 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 700 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 5 of 11
Founded by Lester & Pack 1762
Dove Bell ID: 8939 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 6 of 11
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1620
Dove Bell ID: 8940 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 842 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 7 of 11
Founded by William Hatch 1651
Dove Bell ID: 8941 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1043 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 8 of 11
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1633
Dove Bell ID: 8942 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1386 lbs Diameter: 40.94" Bell 9 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1898
Dove Bell ID: 8943 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 1661 lbs Diameter: 44.5" Bell 10 of 11
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1620
Dove Bell ID: 8944 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 740 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 11 of 11
Founded by Gillett & Co 1885
Dove Bell ID: 8945 Tower ID: 15743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 10 427
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.
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 | Yes |
| 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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