Nominal: 757.5 Hz Weight: 1248 lbs Diameter: 40.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1749
Dove Bell ID: 7625 Tower ID: 14911 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Wookey: St Matthew
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601236
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Overview
Grid reference: ST 518 457
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 347 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1650
Maker
Pickford
Date
1650
Visit
Description
For 4 Augmented To 6
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1265.5 Hz Weight: 489 lbs Diameter: 27.69" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 46909 Tower ID: 14911 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1135.3 Hz Weight: 528 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Robert I Austen 1639
Dove Bell ID: 46910 Tower ID: 14911 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1011.4 Hz Weight: 537 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1735
Dove Bell ID: 46911 Tower ID: 14911 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 948.1 Hz Weight: 713 lbs Diameter: 32.69" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Bristol foundry
Dove Bell ID: 46912 Tower ID: 14911 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 851.5 Hz Weight: 1020 lbs Diameter: 36.19" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Robert Wiseman 1615
Dove Bell ID: 46913 Tower ID: 14911 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 518 457
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
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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