Nominal: 1047 Hz Weight: 555 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Taylor 1828
Dove Bell ID: 520 Tower ID: 10575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Beaworthy: St Alban
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615237
http://www.abcht.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SX 461 994
The present building is largely thought to date from a rebuild of 1871. Built on the site of an earlier church with possible pre-Conquest origins, the base of the tower is thought to date to the 14th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 167 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
Prehistoric find spots, monuments and settlements, including barrows and enclosures dating to the Neolithic and Bronze Age are located to the southeast at Broadbury and Thorndon Cross.
A programme of archaeological monitoring and recording was carried out by Oakford Archaeology (OA) in August 2017. No previous archaeological had been undertaken.
History
Little is known of the history and development of this area in the immediate post-Roman and early Saxon period. The manor of Begeurda was held by Leofric prior to 1066. During the Norman reorganisation of the land holdings following the Conquest (recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086), and the death of Harold at Hastings, the village and its land were held by William de Poilley. It is thought that the original settlement grew up around the parish church of St Alban.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
14th Century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
The base of the tower is thought to date to the 14th century
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (component)
Medieval Circular bowl
Historical Notes
1066 - 1539
Period Qualifier: 2
Rood Screen
Historical Notes
1810 - 1810
Period Qualifier: 1
Removed
Bells
Nominal: 1331.5 Hz Weight: 398 lbs Diameter: 26.13" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Taylor 1828
Dove Bell ID: 10368 Tower ID: 10575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1198 Hz Weight: 468 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Taylor 1828
Dove Bell ID: 10369 Tower ID: 10575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 461 994
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.
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