Nominal: 813.5 Hz Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 1 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1861
Dove Bell ID: 4600 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Milton Abbey
Diocese of Salisbury
Major Parish Church, 634668
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: ST 798 22
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1116 m²
Building Materials
Chalk
14th Century
Chalk
Flint
14th Century
Flint
Ham Hill Stone
14th Century
Ham Hill Stone
Limestone
14th Century
Burr
Sand
14th Century
Upper Greensand
Sandstone
14th Century
Tisbury Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century located in Tower made by Henry Ward from Blandford in 1804
Historical Notes
1804 - 1804
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1626 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 2 of 11
Founded by Llewellins & James 1908
Dove Bell ID: 31484 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1531.5 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 3 of 11
Founded by Llewellins & James 1908
Dove Bell ID: 31485 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1490.5 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 11
Founded by Llewellins & James 1908
Dove Bell ID: 31486 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1216 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 5 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1861
Dove Bell ID: 31487 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1089.5 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 6 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1861
Dove Bell ID: 31488 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1026 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 34.13" Bell 7 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1861
Dove Bell ID: 31489 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 914 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 8 of 11
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1861
Dove Bell ID: 31490 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 84 lbs Diameter: 14.88" Bell 9 of 11
Founded by James Wells 1804
Dove Bell ID: 31491 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 196 lbs Diameter: 19.88" Bell 10 of 11
Founded by James Wells 1804
Dove Bell ID: 31492 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 11 of 11
Founded by James Wells 1804
Dove Bell ID: 31493 Tower ID: 14844 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 798 22
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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