Weight: 2595 lbs Diameter: 51" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1824
Dove Bell ID: 3176 Tower ID: 13161 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hawkhurst: St Laurence
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 755 294
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 749 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
14th Century
Tunbridge Wells Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron posted frame located in Tower made by Thwaites & Reed from London in 1855
Historical Notes
1855 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 725 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1847
Dove Bell ID: 24071 Tower ID: 13161 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 783 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1847
Dove Bell ID: 24072 Tower ID: 13161 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 809 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Richard Phelps 1734
Dove Bell ID: 24073 Tower ID: 13161 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 932 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1877
Dove Bell ID: 24074 Tower ID: 13161 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1078 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1904
Dove Bell ID: 24075 Tower ID: 13161 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1270 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Joseph Hatch 1617
Dove Bell ID: 24076 Tower ID: 13161 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1725 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1847
Dove Bell ID: 24077 Tower ID: 13161 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 112 lbs Diameter: 18" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 24078 Tower ID: 13161 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 755 294
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
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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