Nominal: 769.5 Hz Weight: 1064 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1880
Dove Bell ID: 6772 Tower ID: 10441 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Thorpe-le-Soken: St Michael
Diocese of Chelmsford
Church, 608609
http://www.stmichaelsthorpe-le-soken.co.uk/Overview
Grid reference: TM 179 222
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 551 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1322.5 Hz Weight: 462 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1935
Dove Bell ID: 42580 Tower ID: 10441 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1162 Hz Weight: 511 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1866
Dove Bell ID: 42581 Tower ID: 10441 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1028.5 Hz Weight: 602 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1819
Dove Bell ID: 42582 Tower ID: 10441 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 968 Hz Weight: 623 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1843
Dove Bell ID: 42583 Tower ID: 10441 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 864 Hz Weight: 794 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Charles Newman 1688
Dove Bell ID: 42584 Tower ID: 10441 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 179 222
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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