Nominal: 652 Hz Weight: 2118 lbs Diameter: 48.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas Bayley 1766
Dove Bell ID: 1321 Tower ID: 13006 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Cannington: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601405
https://cannington.church/Overview
Grid reference: ST 257 395
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 499 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Church
15th Century Church rebuilt C15th on a slightly different axis to the tower
Historical Notes
1884 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 1
Restoration by Down & Son of Bridgwater - stripped the walls and pointed them in black
1150 - 1150
Period Qualifier: 2
Norman fragments in the vestry
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 1
Church rebuilt C15th
1840 - 1840
Period Qualifier: 1
Church repaired and altered by Richard Carver
Wall
19th Century Restoration 1884-5 Down & Son of Bridgwater - stripped the walls and pointed them in black
Historical Notes
1884 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower (component)
14th Century Late 14th-century tower (but the bottom is C13th, with a doorway).
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
C13th base to tower and doorway
1350 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Late C14th tower
Vestry
15th Century Norman fragments in the vestry - but church rebuilt C15th
Historical Notes
1150 - 1150
Period Qualifier: 2
Norman fragments
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 1
Church rebuilt
Nave
15th Century Nave with barrel roof
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
15th Century Chancel with barrel roof
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Barrel Vault
15th Century Nave and chancel with barrel roof
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
15th Century
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Boss
15th Century Carved bosses
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
15th Century South chapel
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Sanctuary
15th Century James Powell& Sons mosaic (1893) in the reredos and on the sanctuary walls
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
1893 - 1893
Period Qualifier: 1
Mosaics added
Arch
15th Century Arches with angel’s heads in the spandrels
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Doulting Stone
14th Century
Doulting Stone
Sandstone
14th Century
Otter Sandstone
Sandstone
13th-14th Century Church of red sandstone with white limestone dressings
Historical Notes
1200 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Limestone
13th-14th Century Church of red sandstone with white limestone dressings
Historical Notes
1200 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
15th Century Aisle windows are transomed with cusps & quatrefoils
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Cross
15th Century Consecration crosses under the windows.
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Screen
15th Century C15th screen
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Pulpit
15th Century C15th pulpit
Historical Notes
1470 - 1470
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
Door Lintel
Royal arms over the south doorway
Bench (seat)
17th Century C17th woodwork in the east of the seats
Historical Notes
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Table
17th Century A C17th table in the south chapel inscribed ‘Vincet dabitur’
Historical Notes
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Screen
Iron screen North of the chancel, Canon Clarke notes that it is 'ascribed to Edney; [Nikolaus] Pevsner says from the House'
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 East window by William Wailes
Reredos
19th Century James Powell& Sons mosaic (1893) in the reredos and on the sanctuary walls
Historical Notes
1893 - 1893
Period Qualifier: 2
Mosaic
19th Century James Powell & Sons mosaic (1893) in the reredos and on the sanctuary walls
Historical Notes
1893 - 1893
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
17th Century Monument to Amy, Daughter of Edward Rogers, d.1621.
Historical Notes
1621 - 1621
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1091 Hz Weight: 785 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1900
Dove Bell ID: 14554 Tower ID: 13006 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 976 Hz Weight: 880 lbs Diameter: 35.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by George Purdue 1619
Dove Bell ID: 14555 Tower ID: 13006 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 867.5 Hz Weight: 802 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Llewellins & James 1893
Dove Bell ID: 14556 Tower ID: 13006 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 815 Hz Weight: 1503 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1900
Dove Bell ID: 14557 Tower ID: 13006 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 733 Hz Weight: 1498 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Llewellins & James 1893
Dove Bell ID: 14558 Tower ID: 13006 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 257 395
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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