Nominal: 871 Hz Weight: 1004 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1960
Dove Bell ID: 1489 Tower ID: 15822 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Chelmorton: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: SK 115 702
The earliest written reference to a church here dates from 1256 but fragments of stonework within the existing building suggest that there was a building here before that date implying that it is one of the oldest buildings in the village.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 308 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The earliest written reference to a church here dates from 1256 but fragments of stonework within the existing building suggest that there was a building here before that date implying that it is one of the oldest buildings in the village.
Building Materials
Limestone
13th Century
Bee Low Limestones
Limestone
13th Century
Monsal Dale Limestones
Sandstone
13th Century
Namurian Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Sandstone Flags
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1306 Hz Weight: 388 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1960
Dove Bell ID: 15397 Tower ID: 15822 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1161 Hz Weight: 401 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by George I Oldfield 1621
Dove Bell ID: 15398 Tower ID: 15822 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1097 Hz Weight: 484 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by William Noone 1681
Dove Bell ID: 15399 Tower ID: 15822 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 978 Hz Weight: 627 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by George I Oldfield 1621
Dove Bell ID: 15400 Tower ID: 15822 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 115 702
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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