Weight: 1093 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1955
Dove Bell ID: 3763 Tower ID: 16560 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Kirby-le- Soken: St Michael
Diocese of Chelmsford
Church, 608604
http://www.stmichaelskirby.org.uk/This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
View more information about this church on the Heritage at Risk website
Overview
Grid reference: TM 219 220
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 370 m²
Interior
Bells
Weight: 368 lbs Diameter: 23.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1955
Dove Bell ID: 27211 Tower ID: 16560 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 407 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1955
Dove Bell ID: 27212 Tower ID: 16560 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 412 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1955
Dove Bell ID: 27213 Tower ID: 16560 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 490 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1955
Dove Bell ID: 27214 Tower ID: 16560 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 575 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1955
Dove Bell ID: 27215 Tower ID: 16560 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 654 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Miles I Graye 1641
Dove Bell ID: 27216 Tower ID: 16560 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 791 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1955
Dove Bell ID: 27217 Tower ID: 16560 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 219 220
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.
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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