Nominal: 833 Hz Weight: 1033 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 736 Tower ID: 11343 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Bishopsteignton: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615159
http://www.haldonteam.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SX 910 735
C12; C15 North aisle; substantial rebuilding West tower 1815 by W Burgess. Restored & North chancel added 1863. WC extension on North side 2004. Reordered by A Van der Steen 2010.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors every day Bell ringing Live music and concerts Regular choir Guidebook available Wheelchair access ramp, accessible toilets and parking available Visitor toilets, baby changing facilities and parking available Assistance dogs welcome
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 367 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
12th Century
Bath Stone
Bath Stone
12th Century
Bath Stone
Limestone
12th Century
Portland Freestone
Malmstone
12th Century
Malmstone
Salcombe Stone
12th Century
Salcombe Stone
Slate
12th Century
Slate
Porphyry
12th Century
Porphyry
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1395.9 Hz Weight: 469 lbs Diameter: 25.81" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 11525 Tower ID: 11343 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1246.6 Hz Weight: 512 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 11526 Tower ID: 11343 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1113.4 Hz Weight: 613 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 11527 Tower ID: 11343 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1044 Hz Weight: 679 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 11528 Tower ID: 11343 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 932.5 Hz Weight: 765 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1840
Dove Bell ID: 11529 Tower ID: 11343 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 910 735
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 31/10/1990
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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