Weight: 826 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1920
Dove Bell ID: 973 Tower ID: 10301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Breaston: St Michael
Diocese of Derby
Church, 612270
http://www.stmichaelsbreaston.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SK 460 335
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors on Wednesdays between 2:30-4:30pm and on Fridays between 2:00-3:00pm. Bell ringing Live music and concerts Regular choir Wheelchair access ramp available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 294 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
11th Century
Sandstone Flags
Sandstone
11th Century
Sherwood Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower, below Spire made by JohnSmith & Sons from Derby
Historical Notes
1887 - 1887
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 385 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1920
Dove Bell ID: 12728 Tower ID: 10301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 427 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1920
Dove Bell ID: 12729 Tower ID: 10301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Hedderly 1759
Dove Bell ID: 12730 Tower ID: 10301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 561 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1920
Dove Bell ID: 12731 Tower ID: 10301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 604 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Johannes de Stafford
Dove Bell ID: 12732 Tower ID: 10301 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 460 335
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 30/09/1970
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.
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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