Nominal: 724 Hz Weight: 989 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 748 Tower ID: 14202 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Black Torrington: St Mary
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615238
http://www.black-torrington-benefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SS 464 57
C15 and C16 with some C14 fabric; restored 1902-03 by L H Reichel
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 364 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1208 Hz Weight: 474 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1772
Dove Bell ID: 11592 Tower ID: 14202 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1088 Hz Weight: 496 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1772
Dove Bell ID: 11593 Tower ID: 14202 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 964 Hz Weight: 542 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1772
Dove Bell ID: 11594 Tower ID: 14202 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 904 Hz Weight: 598 lbs Diameter: 32.63" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1856
Dove Bell ID: 11595 Tower ID: 14202 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 816 Hz Weight: 751 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1772
Dove Bell ID: 11596 Tower ID: 14202 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 464 57
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.
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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