Nominal: 2382 Hz Diameter: 16.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 58422 Tower ID: 22578 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Orchardleigh: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601106
http://www.lullandorch.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: ST 773 509
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin sits on a moated island adjacent to ‘Church Lake’ on the Orchardleigh Estate in Somerset and appears to have been built in the last quarter of the 13th century or first quarter of the 14th century, and despite two major 19th century restorations (c1800 when a Gothic Revival style was imposed and again in 1879, when under the local squire the Revd W. A. Duckworth, George Gilbert Scott Junior was employed), some details of c1300 survive. These are mostly in the chancel, where the windows and their arches, the north doorway, piscina and aumbry, and several carvings are all of this period. There is much stained glass of the mid c15 and early c16; east window with a tonsured figure flanked by angels; north and south chancel windows with 8 figures of the apostles and texts, the window over priests door with a representation of the Holy Trinity; south window to nave with a winged ox and a winged lion representing St. Mark and St. Luke, the west window with angels and figures, St. Michael in the tracery lights
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 185 m²
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 773 509
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 | 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.
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