Nominal: 609 Hz Weight: 1682 lbs Diameter: 45.88" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by William Mears 1778
Dove Bell ID: 6724 Tower ID: 11137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Thaxted: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Chelmsford
Major Parish Church, 608585
http://www.thaxtedparishchurch.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: TL 610 310
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1247 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with flat bed frame located in Tower made by James WilliamBenson from London in 1887
Historical Notes
1887 - 1887
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1218 Hz Weight: 438 lbs Diameter: 27.19" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by William Mears 1778
Dove Bell ID: 42375 Tower ID: 11137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1141.7 Hz Weight: 498 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by William Mears 1778
Dove Bell ID: 42376 Tower ID: 11137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1015 Hz Weight: 589 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1949
Dove Bell ID: 42377 Tower ID: 11137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 914 Hz Weight: 758 lbs Diameter: 33.44" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1949
Dove Bell ID: 42378 Tower ID: 11137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 812 Hz Weight: 977 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1948
Dove Bell ID: 42379 Tower ID: 11137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 761 Hz Weight: 1096 lbs Diameter: 38.88" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1734
Dove Bell ID: 42380 Tower ID: 11137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 688.5 Hz Weight: 1542 lbs Diameter: 42.19" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1950
Dove Bell ID: 42381 Tower ID: 11137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1620.6 Hz Weight: 364 lbs Diameter: 23.69" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1821
Dove Bell ID: 42382 Tower ID: 11137 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 610 310
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
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.
Further information
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