Nominal: 893 Hz Weight: 724 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Wroth 1732
Dove Bell ID: 2173 Tower ID: 12019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Dunkeswell: St Nicholas
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615132
http://www.dunkeswell.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: ST 141 78
Norman font; 1818 church (by Gen Simcoe) completely rebuilt 1868 by C F Edwards; tower rebuilt again 1953
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 299 m²
Building Materials
Basalt
1865-68
Exeter Volcanics
Bath Stone
1865-68
Bath Stone
Bath Stone
1865-68
Bath Stone
Blue Lias
1865-68
Blue Lias
Chert
1865-68
Chert
Chert
1865-68
Chert
Sandstone
1865-68
Green Glauconitic Sandstone
Sandstone
1865-68
Grey Glauconitic Sandstone
Sandstone
1865-68
Upper Greensand Sandstone
Sandstone
1865-68
Upper Greensand Sandstone
Slate
1865-68
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1526 Hz Weight: 356 lbs Diameter: 23.88" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1959
Dove Bell ID: 18980 Tower ID: 12019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1352.5 Hz Weight: 394 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1870
Dove Bell ID: 18981 Tower ID: 12019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1206 Hz Weight: 440 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1870
Dove Bell ID: 18982 Tower ID: 12019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1131 Hz Weight: 519 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1998
Dove Bell ID: 18983 Tower ID: 12019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1006.5 Hz Weight: 632 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Wroth 1684
Dove Bell ID: 18984 Tower ID: 12019 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 141 78
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
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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