Nominal: 653 Hz Weight: 1576 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Rudhall 1791
Dove Bell ID: 7703 Tower ID: 15791 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wybunbury: St Chad Tower
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 700 498
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, nave with aisles, south-west porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
West tower 15th century, the rest partially rebuilt in 1595 and 1?93 and entirely rebuilt by James Trubshaw in 1833. Rebuilt again by James Brooks, 1892-3. Only the tower remains.
Exterior Description
The tower is of five stages with an elaborate west facade - the lowest stage has a west door with flanking statues of bishops (one presumably being St.Chad) in canopied niches; in the second stage a large window also flanked by statues with tall pinnacled canopies over the niches and above the window, in the third stage, is a carved group representing the Trinity. The statues are original though partly recarved. The bell-stage has two light bell-openings under a single ogee moulding and above this is a battlemented parapet with tall corner pinnacles.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1111 Hz Weight: 640 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Rudhall 1791
Dove Bell ID: 47359 Tower ID: 15791 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 985 Hz Weight: 634 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Rudhall 1791
Dove Bell ID: 47360 Tower ID: 15791 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 881 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 35.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Rudhall 1791
Dove Bell ID: 47361 Tower ID: 15791 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 826 Hz Weight: 918 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Rudhall 1791
Dove Bell ID: 47362 Tower ID: 15791 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 724 Hz Weight: 1094 lbs Diameter: 38.88" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Rudhall 1791
Dove Bell ID: 47363 Tower ID: 15791 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 700 498
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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