Nominal: 831.5 Hz Weight: 1259 lbs Diameter: 39.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John [E] Pennington 1654
Dove Bell ID: 3367 Tower ID: 15746 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Holcombe Burnell: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: SX 858 916
Part of doorway C12; arcade & tower late C15/early C16; rebuilt and enlarged 1843 by J Hayward
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 196 m²
Building Materials
Breccia
12th Century
Newton St Cyres Breccia
Granite
12th Century
Giant Granite
Slate
12th Century
Crackington Slate
Slate
12th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1394.5 Hz Weight: 454 lbs Diameter: 25.63" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1989
Dove Bell ID: 25104 Tower ID: 15746 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1247 Hz Weight: 493 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1989
Dove Bell ID: 25105 Tower ID: 15746 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1109 Hz Weight: 580 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Pennington 1636
Dove Bell ID: 25106 Tower ID: 15746 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1047 Hz Weight: 683 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by I T
Dove Bell ID: 25107 Tower ID: 15746 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 931 Hz Weight: 935 lbs Diameter: 34.88" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1947
Dove Bell ID: 25108 Tower ID: 15746 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 858 916
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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.
Further information
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