Nominal: 725 Hz Weight: 1680 lbs Diameter: 44.13" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1724
Dove Bell ID: 4678 Tower ID: 12238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Morchard Bishop: St Mary
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615049
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: SS 773 74
Medieval origins; rebuilt in C15; chancel refurbished late C17; extensive restoration 1887-91 by G Vickery
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 363 m²
Building Materials
Basalt
15th Century
Posbury Stone
Bath Stone
15th Century
Bath Stone
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Granite
15th Century
Blue Granite
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1226.5 Hz Diameter: 29.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1897
Dove Bell ID: 31847 Tower ID: 12238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1095.5 Hz Diameter: 31.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1788
Dove Bell ID: 31848 Tower ID: 12238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 982.5 Hz Diameter: 33.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1742
Dove Bell ID: 31849 Tower ID: 12238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 912 Hz Weight: 924 lbs Diameter: 35.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1897
Dove Bell ID: 31850 Tower ID: 12238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 798.5 Hz Diameter: 39.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1743
Dove Bell ID: 31851 Tower ID: 12238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 773 74
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.
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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