Nominal: 729 Hz Weight: 1309 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1784
Dove Bell ID: 2003 Tower ID: 10507 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Dawlish: St Gregory
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615166
http://cofe-in-dawlish.org.uk/st-gregorys-church/Overview
Grid reference: SX 953 766
Medieval; rebuilt (except tower) 1824 by A Patey; chancel and transepts rebuilt 1873 J P St Aubyn: West narthex 1984 by M Ford, reordered by M Ledgard 2015.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 838 m²
Exterior Description
The first mention of a church in the town was 1148.
The tower containing a ring of 8 bells is the only remaining part of the original structure which dates from the 14th century.
The main body of the church was rebuilt in 1824 -5 and the chancel in 1875, the nave is of an early gothic style. There are some late 18th century mural tiles and on the south wall further tiles from the early 19th century by Flaxman.
In 1981-2 an upper floor providing a small kitchen and lower floor narthex was built at the west end of the building.
Building Materials
Bath Stone
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Bath Stone
Bath Stone
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Bath Stone
Bath Stone
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Bath Stone
Breccia
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Heavitree Breccia
Breccia
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Teignmouth Breccia
Chert
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Chert
Chert
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Chert
Chert
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Chert
Devonian Limestone
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Mid-Grey Devonian Limestone
Devonian Limestone
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Mid-Grey Devonian Limestone
Devonian Limestone
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Mid-Grey Devonian Limestone
Devonian Limestone
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Mid-Grey Devonian Limestone
Doulting Stone
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Doulting Stone
Doulting Stone
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Doulting Stone
Limestone
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Pale Grey Torquay Limestone
Limestone
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Pale Grey Torquay Limestone
Limestone
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Pale Grey Torquay Limestone
Sandstone
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Exmouth Sandstone
Sandstone
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Exmouth Sandstone
Sandstone
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Exmouth Sandstone
Slate
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Slate
Slate
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Slate
Slate
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Slate
Slate
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Slate
Slate
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Slate
Porphyry
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Porphyry
Interior
Interior Description
In 2015, both floors of the narthex were re-developed to provide disabled facilities. These included the provision of a lift to the upper floor large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and attendant. The toilets were re-configured to provide disabled access. Both floors benefited from having new lighting and carpets and the staircase was re-modelled.
Bells
Nominal: 1493 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1911
Dove Bell ID: 18078 Tower ID: 10507 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1408 Hz Weight: 539 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1911
Dove Bell ID: 18079 Tower ID: 10507 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1244 Hz Weight: 604 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1784
Dove Bell ID: 18080 Tower ID: 10507 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1110 Hz Weight: 609 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1784
Dove Bell ID: 18081 Tower ID: 10507 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 983 Hz Weight: 663 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1784
Dove Bell ID: 18082 Tower ID: 10507 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 925.5 Hz Weight: 722 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1784
Dove Bell ID: 18083 Tower ID: 10507 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 820 Hz Weight: 900 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1784
Dove Bell ID: 18084 Tower ID: 10507 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 953 766
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
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.
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