Nominal: 714 Hz Weight: 1568 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1770
Dove Bell ID: 1504 Tower ID: 14052 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Cheriton Bishop: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SX 773 935
C11; C13 chancel; C15 nave, North aisle, tower. South wall and porch rebuilt and interior renovated 1884
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 268 m²
Building Materials
Basalt
13th Century
Posbury Stone
Breccia
13th Century
Torbay Breccia
Granite
13th Century
Giant Granite
Killerton Stone
13th Century
Killerton Stone
Raddon Stone
13th Century
Raddon Stone
Sandstone
13th Century
Red Sandstone
Slate
13th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1212 Hz Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1770
Dove Bell ID: 15496 Tower ID: 14052 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1066 Hz Diameter: 30.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1873
Dove Bell ID: 15497 Tower ID: 14052 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 965 Hz Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1770
Dove Bell ID: 15498 Tower ID: 14052 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 913 Hz Diameter: 34.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John IV Pennington 1803
Dove Bell ID: 15499 Tower ID: 14052 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 807 Hz Diameter: 37.13" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1770
Dove Bell ID: 15500 Tower ID: 14052 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 773 935
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.
Churchyard Structures
Chest Tomb
17th Century Chest tomb in granite. The tomb is formed of ashlar blocks in a rectangular plan. It has a moulded plinth and a soffit moulded-lid. The tomb is rich in carvings. However, its inscription is now illegible.
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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