Weight: 1348 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1846
Dove Bell ID: 5125 Tower ID: 16142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Otterton: St Michael
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615023
https://www.raleighmissioncommunity.org.uk/st-michaels.htmlOverview
Grid reference: SY 79 851
Late C11 tower. Rest rebuilt 1870-1 by B Ferrey
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Open to visitors daily. Level access at south side of church (through churchyard). On-street parking at front of church (note school next door, so busy during school drop-off/pick-up times).
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 601 m²
Building Materials
Chert
Other, see general description
Chert
Conglomerate
Other, see general description
Otter Conglomerate
Ham Hill Stone
Other, see general description
Ham Hill Stone
Ham Hill Stone
11th Century
Ham Hill Stone
Limestone
11th Century
Pale Grey Torquay Limestone
Salcombe Stone
Other, see general description
Salcombe Stone
Interior
Bells
Weight: 566 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 34122 Tower ID: 16142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 582 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William Pannell 1824
Dove Bell ID: 34123 Tower ID: 16142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Bilbie 1777
Dove Bell ID: 34124 Tower ID: 16142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Diameter: 32.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Bilbie 1777
Dove Bell ID: 34125 Tower ID: 16142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Diameter: 35.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Bilbie 1777
Dove Bell ID: 34126 Tower ID: 16142 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 79 851
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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 05/06/1986
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
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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