Nominal: 727.5 Hz Weight: 1400 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Wroth 1710
Dove Bell ID: 7201 Tower ID: 12460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wembdon: St George
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601422
http://www.sgw.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: ST 289 379
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 368 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
14th-16th Century Perpendicular style tower of red sandstone.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Church
19th Century The church was burned down on 8th March 8 1868, the faculty for re-building was given on 1st July 1869 and the church was reopened in January 1871.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 1
Perpendicular style tower
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
C14th east window remains
1500 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 2
South c1500 window remains
1868 - 1868
Period Qualifier: 1
Church burnt down 8th March 1868
1871 - 1871
Period Qualifier: 2
Church reopened January 1871by architect John Mountford Hay, of London & Bath
Aisle
19th Century Rebuilt 1869-71 by John Mountford Hay
Historical Notes
1869 - 1871
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
19th Century Rebuilt 1869-71 by John Mountford Hay
Historical Notes
1869 - 1871
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
19th Century Rebuilt 1869-71 by John Mountford Hay. Arcades of 5 bays, pillars on high bases, round on the north octagonal on the south.
Historical Notes
1869 - 1871
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
19th Century Rebuilt 1869-1871 by John Mountford Hay - chancel with encaustic tiles.
Historical Notes
1869 - 1871
Period Qualifier: 2
Steps
19th Century Granite steps 1882
Historical Notes
1882 - 1882
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Sandstone
14th-16th century Perpendicular style tower of red sandstone
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Encaustic Tile
19th Century Rebuilt 1869-1871 by John Mountford Hay - chancel with encaustic tiles.
Historical Notes
1869 - 1871
Period Qualifier: 2
Granite
19th Century Granite and reredos 1882
Historical Notes
1882 - 1882
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
14th Century The chancel has a 4-light early C14th east window with shafts
Historical Notes
1300 - 1350
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
16th century Large 4-light window on the south c1500.
Historical Notes
1500 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
2-light North window,
Window
19th Century John Woodward Hay rebuilt 1869-1871. Three-light shafted Geometrical windows in the aisles
Historical Notes
1869 - 1871
Period Qualifier: 2
Reredos
19th Century Reredos are 1882
Historical Notes
1882 - 1882
Period Qualifier: 2
Steps
19th Century Granite steps 1882
Historical Notes
1882 - 1882
Period Qualifier: 2
Table
17th Century Holy table is C17th, with bulbous Ionic shafts and lion’s feet
Historical Notes
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
14th-16th Century The Perpendicular style font remains from the earlier building
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1221 Hz Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1911
Dove Bell ID: 44831 Tower ID: 12460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1096 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Kingston 1824
Dove Bell ID: 44832 Tower ID: 12460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 985 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Llewellins & James 1891
Dove Bell ID: 44833 Tower ID: 12460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 913.5 Hz Weight: 854 lbs Diameter: 34.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1910
Dove Bell ID: 44834 Tower ID: 12460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 819.5 Hz Weight: 1204 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Bayley, Street & Co 1754
Dove Bell ID: 44835 Tower ID: 12460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 289 379
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.
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.
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