Nominal: 740 Hz Weight: 1417 lbs Diameter: 42.88" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1879
Dove Bell ID: 6689 Tower ID: 11588 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Teignmouth: St James
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615185
http://www.stjames-teignmouth.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SX 939 730
1268 (tower); church rebuilt 1821 by A Patey; remodelled 1890, and 1953 (after WWII bombing of E end)
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 635 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
13th Century
Bath Stone
Blue Lias
Unknown
Blue Lias
Breccia
Unknown
Torbay Breccia
Doulting Stone
13th Century
Doulting Stone
Limestone
13th Century
East Ogwell Limestone
Limestone
Unknown
Pale Grey Torquay Limestone
Limestone
13th Century
Pale Grey Torquay Limestone
Slate
13th Century
Slate
Porphyry
Unknown
Porphyry
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Graffito
Bells
Nominal: 1481 Hz Weight: 500 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1879
Dove Bell ID: 42178 Tower ID: 11588 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1398 Hz Weight: 551 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by George Mears 1861
Dove Bell ID: 42179 Tower ID: 11588 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1246 Hz Weight: 576 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1853
Dove Bell ID: 42180 Tower ID: 11588 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1107 Hz Weight: 693 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by George Mears 1861
Dove Bell ID: 42181 Tower ID: 11588 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 987 Hz Weight: 661 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1853
Dove Bell ID: 42182 Tower ID: 11588 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 931 Hz Weight: 803 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by George Mears 1861
Dove Bell ID: 42183 Tower ID: 11588 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 832 Hz Weight: 1010 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1825
Dove Bell ID: 42184 Tower ID: 11588 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 939 730
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 24/09/1855
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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