Nominal: 767 Hz Weight: 1415 lbs Diameter: 41.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas Birdall
Dove Bell ID: 7367 Tower ID: 16256 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Whimple: St Mary
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615029
http://www.churches4all.orgOverview
Grid reference: SY 44 972
C15 & C16; much rebuilt by Hayward (1845)
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 405 m²
Building Materials
Basalt
15th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
15th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
15th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Conglomerate
15th Century
Otter Conglomerate
Sandstone
15th Century
Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Exmouth Sandstone
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1290 Hz Weight: 538 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Llewellins & James 1886
Dove Bell ID: 45594 Tower ID: 16256 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1150 Hz Weight: 568 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Llewellins & James 1886
Dove Bell ID: 45595 Tower ID: 16256 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1024 Hz Weight: 701 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by I T
Dove Bell ID: 45596 Tower ID: 16256 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 966 Hz Weight: 823 lbs Diameter: 33.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1929
Dove Bell ID: 45597 Tower ID: 16256 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 862 Hz Weight: 1013 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Exeter foundry
Dove Bell ID: 45598 Tower ID: 16256 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 44 972
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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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