Nominal: 781.8 Hz Weight: 1198 lbs Diameter: 39.88" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1748
Dove Bell ID: 5855 Tower ID: 16933 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Sandford: St Swithin
Overview
Grid reference: SS 828 25
Norman origins; completely rebuilt 1520; renovated 1847-8 by J Haywood
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 378 m²
Building Materials
Basalt
Other, see general description
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
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Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
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Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
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Exeter Volcanics
Bath Stone
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Bath Stone
Bath Stone
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Bath Stone
Bath Stone
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Bath Stone
Beer Stone
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Beer Stone
Sandstone
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Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
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Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
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Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
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Dark Red Sandstone
Slate
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Slate
Slate
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Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1303 Hz Weight: 518 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1949
Dove Bell ID: 37974 Tower ID: 16933 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1172.5 Hz Weight: 564 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1748
Dove Bell ID: 37975 Tower ID: 16933 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1043 Hz Weight: 628 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1748
Dove Bell ID: 37976 Tower ID: 16933 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 977.5 Hz Weight: 746 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1748
Dove Bell ID: 37977 Tower ID: 16933 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 880 Hz Weight: 944 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1748
Dove Bell ID: 37978 Tower ID: 16933 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 828 25
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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