Nominal: 814 Hz Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Thomas II Bilbie 1760
Dove Bell ID: 2745 Tower ID: 10046 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Gittisham: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: SY 133 983
C14 origins; South aisle added 1572; refurbished C18 - box pews & West gallery; chancel restored 1860; retains nave & fittings pre-dating Gothic revival.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 272 m²
Building Materials
Basalt
14th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
14th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Bath Stone
14th Century
Bath Stone
Beer Stone
14th Century
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
Unknown
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
14th Century
Beer Stone
Chert
Unknown
Chert
Chert
14th Century
Chert
Chert
14th Century
Chert
Sandstone
Unknown
Green Glauconitic Sandstone
Sandstone
14th Century
Upper Greensand Sandstone
Sandstone
14th Century
Upper Greensand Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Graffito
Bells
Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Eijsbouts 1991
Dove Bell ID: 21829 Tower ID: 10046 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 31" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Eijsbouts 1991
Dove Bell ID: 21830 Tower ID: 10046 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Thomas II Pennington 1630
Dove Bell ID: 21831 Tower ID: 10046 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Diameter: 35.13" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John [E] Pennington 1663
Dove Bell ID: 21832 Tower ID: 10046 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 133 983
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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