Nominal: 529 Hz Weight: 3721 lbs Diameter: 58.75" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1869
Dove Bell ID: 479 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bath: St Peter & St Paul (Bath Abbey)
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Major Parish Church, 601238
http://www.bathabbey.orgOverview
Grid reference: ST 751 647
Bath St Peter & Paul, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is the former cathedral of the diocese, and a member of the Greater Churches Network. It is one of the largest, most beautiful and most architecturally significant churches in England, and is Listed Grade 1. It is an important part of the Bath World Heritage Site, standing adjacent to the Roman and Georgian Pump House. The church receives over 400,000 visitors a year and is an important cultural and musical venue, as well as a place of worship for the people of Bath and beyond. It is currently embarking on a large scale redevelopment project for which fund-raising is at an advanced stage, both to stabilise its fabric and to make it more accessible for everyone who uses it. The church is famous for its impressive West front, with its unique ladders of Angels. The story behind this is that the Bishop of Bath, Oliver King, is said to have had a dream of angels ascending and descending into heaven which inspired the design and which also inspired him to build a new Abbey church – the last great medieval cathedral to have been built in England before the Reformation. The church was handsomely restored by the famous Victorian architect Sir George Gilbert Scott.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Open everyday. See further details at: http://www.bathabbey.org/visiting-abbey
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 2072 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
late 15th
Bath Stone
Combe Down Stone
late 15th
Combe Down Stone
Slate
late 15th
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1332 Hz Weight: 665 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1774
Dove Bell ID: 10165 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1183 Hz Weight: 732 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1774
Dove Bell ID: 10166 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1056 Hz Weight: 739 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1700
Dove Bell ID: 10167 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 995.5 Hz Weight: 848 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1700
Dove Bell ID: 10168 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 887 Hz Weight: 1132 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1700
Dove Bell ID: 10169 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 790 Hz Weight: 1216 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1700
Dove Bell ID: 10170 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 705.5 Hz Weight: 1634 lbs Diameter: 44.5" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1700
Dove Bell ID: 10171 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 665 Hz Weight: 1865 lbs Diameter: 46.75" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1700
Dove Bell ID: 10172 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 592.5 Hz Weight: 2382 lbs Diameter: 51" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1700
Dove Bell ID: 10173 Tower ID: 11365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 751 647
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 21/07/1855
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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