Nominal: 860.4 Hz Weight: 811 lbs Diameter: 35.06" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1732
Dove Bell ID: 2840 Tower ID: 12906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: sixteenth Cracked: No
Great Bentley: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: TM 109 216
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 455 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1703 Hz Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 22.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1938
Dove Bell ID: 22333 Tower ID: 12906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1643.4 Hz Weight: 341 lbs Diameter: 23.25" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1938
Dove Bell ID: 22334 Tower ID: 12906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1434 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 24.81" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1938
Dove Bell ID: 22335 Tower ID: 12906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1284.4 Hz Weight: 406 lbs Diameter: 26.25" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Briant 1819
Dove Bell ID: 22336 Tower ID: 12906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1143.2 Hz Weight: 443 lbs Diameter: 27.63" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1884
Dove Bell ID: 22337 Tower ID: 12906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1078.4 Hz Weight: 513 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Miles III Graye 1683
Dove Bell ID: 22338 Tower ID: 12906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: sixteenth Cracked: No
Nominal: 956.6 Hz Weight: 711 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Henry Pleasant 1703
Dove Bell ID: 22339 Tower ID: 12906 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: sixteenth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 109 216
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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