Nominal: 586 Hz Weight: 2788 lbs Diameter: 52.63" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1837
Dove Bell ID: 1767 Tower ID: 15694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Colyton: St Andrew
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615125
http://www.holyford.orgOverview
Grid reference: SY 245 940
Lower tower & chancel C13; rest mainly C15/early C16; also 1765 and 1816. Restored after fire 1933.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 755 m²
Building Materials
Beer Stone
15th-16th
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
15th-16th
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
15th-16th
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
15th-16th
Beer Stone
Chert
15th-16th
Chert
Chert
15th-16th
Chert
Malmstone
15th-16th
Malmstone
Salcombe Stone
15th-16th
Salcombe Stone
Salcombe Stone
15th-16th
Salcombe Stone
Salcombe Stone
15th-16th
Salcombe Stone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1171.5 Hz Weight: 789 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1998
Dove Bell ID: 16898 Tower ID: 15694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1099.5 Hz Weight: 836 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1998
Dove Bell ID: 16899 Tower ID: 15694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 974 Hz Weight: 964 lbs Diameter: 35.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Bilbie 1772
Dove Bell ID: 16900 Tower ID: 15694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 876.5 Hz Weight: 1037 lbs Diameter: 36.63" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1934
Dove Bell ID: 16901 Tower ID: 15694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 778.5 Hz Weight: 1183 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Robert Wiseman 1611
Dove Bell ID: 16902 Tower ID: 15694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 730 Hz Weight: 1399 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John [E] Pennington 1667
Dove Bell ID: 16903 Tower ID: 15694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 659 Hz Weight: 2148 lbs Diameter: 47.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Bilbie 1775
Dove Bell ID: 16904 Tower ID: 15694 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 245 940
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 10/5/1860
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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