Weight: 539 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Mellours (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 4702 Tower ID: 12528 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Morton: Holy Cross
Overview
Grid reference: SK 407 601
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 258 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
13th Century
Middle Coal Measures Sandstones
Interior
Bells
Weight: 347 lbs Diameter: 23.63" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1923
Dove Bell ID: 31961 Tower ID: 12528 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 340 lbs Diameter: 24.13" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 31962 Tower ID: 12528 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 432 lbs Diameter: 27.06" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Godfrey Heathcote
Dove Bell ID: 31963 Tower ID: 12528 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 478 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 31964 Tower ID: 12528 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 602 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 31965 Tower ID: 12528 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 407 601
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Copper or purple beech | Notabletree | 1 |
| Common sycamore | Veterantree | 1 |
| Beech | Veterantree | 1 |
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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