Nominal: 636.5 Hz Weight: 1806 lbs Diameter: 47" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Miles III Graye 1653
Dove Bell ID: 2704 Tower ID: 12965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Gamlingay: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: TL 241 522
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 584 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with flat bed frame located in Tower made by James WilliamBenson from London in 1869
Historical Notes
1869 - 1869
Period Qualifier: 2
Bell Frame
1653
Maker
Pickford
5.R
Date
1653
Visit
RW
Description
Plan layout 5.1 Gallows ends to 4 pits, SBA with jack braces. Frame now reundant.
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Oak
Bells
Nominal: 1270 Hz Weight: 594 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2000
Dove Bell ID: 21641 Tower ID: 12965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1202 Hz Weight: 615 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2000
Dove Bell ID: 21642 Tower ID: 12965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1068.5 Hz Weight: 665 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2000
Dove Bell ID: 21643 Tower ID: 12965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 948 Hz Weight: 694 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Miles III Graye 1653
Dove Bell ID: 21644 Tower ID: 12965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 849.5 Hz Weight: 764 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Miles III Graye 1653
Dove Bell ID: 21645 Tower ID: 12965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 800.5 Hz Weight: 1024 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 21646 Tower ID: 12965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 710 Hz Weight: 1378 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 21647 Tower ID: 12965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 56 lbs Diameter: 14" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1886
Dove Bell ID: 21648 Tower ID: 12965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 241 522
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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