Nominal: 588 Hz Weight: 2991 lbs Diameter: 52.5" Bell 1 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 1893 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Crediton: Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and the Mother of Him who Hung Thereon
Diocese of Exeter
Major Parish Church, 615044
http://www.creditonparishchurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SS 836 2
C15, some C12/C13; restored 1848-77 by J Hayward; further work 1887-9 by Hayward & Blomfield and 1913 by W Weir
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Regular services throughout Sunday, and weekday services from Tuesday-Friday. Facilities include toilets (accessible), car parking, ramped entrance, hearing induction, and large print books. There is bell ringing, an organ, a regular choir, and live music events. There is also a Sunday school and youth group.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1167 m²
Building Materials
Basalt
12th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
12th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
12th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Beer Stone
12th Century
Beer Stone
Limestone
12th Century
Portland Freestone
Limestone
12th Century
Portland Freestone
Sandstone
12th Century
Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
12th Century
Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
12th Century
Upper Greensand Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century located in Tower made by Thwaites & Reed from London
Historical Notes
1837 - 1837
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1761.7 Hz Weight: 591 lbs Diameter: 26.13" Bell 2 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2006
Dove Bell ID: 17494 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1568.6 Hz Weight: 633 lbs Diameter: 27.19" Bell 3 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2006
Dove Bell ID: 17495 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 667 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 17496 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 670 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 5 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 17497 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 701 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 6 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 17498 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 737 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 7 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 17499 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 825 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 8 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 17500 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 965 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 9 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 17501 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 1198 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 10 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 17502 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 1526 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 11 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 17503 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 2089 lbs Diameter: 46.5" Bell 12 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 17504 Tower ID: 14496 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 836 2
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 05/02/1905
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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