Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1857
Dove Bell ID: 61822 Tower ID: 24518 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wells: St Thomas
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601235
http://www.stthomaswells.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: ST 556 461
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 569 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Canon Clarke's notebooks (Vol 26 pages 60-61) notes that the Ecclesiologist said that
'the general detail in this design, & the tracery of the windows, are suitable & effective.'
Building Fabric and Features
Church
19th Century The foundation stone was laid 6th March 1856 and consecrated 21st December 1857.
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
19th Century Wide nave of 5 bays
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Apse
19th Century Apsidal chancel with stone panelling
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
19th Century Cross-gabled North aisle and a wider south aisle
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
19th Century South porch
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
19th Century North arcade with naturalist capitals, the south arcade is clustered
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Transept
19th Century South transept and on the north, in the transeptal position, lie the tower and spire
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
19th Century
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Spire
19th Century
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Organ (component)
19th Century North organ chamber
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Slate
19th Century The roof of 2 colours of slates arranged in patterns.
Ashlar
19th Century Ashlar inside
Marble
19th Century The shafts of the arcades of polished blue lias or Devonshire marble.
Stone
19th Century The outside is of local stone with bands of another local stone – grey and pink.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (component)
Victorian/Pre WW1 Font cover by Francis Skidmore.
Candle Stand
19th Century Canon Clarke notes 'Elaborate brass branches on iron standards'
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 Stained glass by William Wailes.
Window
19th Century The glass in the rest of the church has patterns, but no colour
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Panelling
19th Century The apse has very elaborate stone panelling with marble shafts. There are niches between the Commandment boards with inscriptions and glass mosaic bands.
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Niche
19th Century Niches between the Commandment boards with inscriptions and glass mosaic bands.
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Organ (component)
19th Century North organ chamber
Historical Notes
1856 - 1857
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 556 461
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.
It is unknown whether 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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