Nominal: 802 Hz Weight: 1359 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Exeter foundry
Dove Bell ID: 1623 Tower ID: 11775 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churston Ferrers: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: SX 904 564
C15; extensively restored 1864-6 by Ashworth
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 418 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
15th Century
Bath Stone
Bath Stone
15th Century
Bath Stone
Bath Stone
15th Century
Bath Stone
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Devonian Limestone
15th Century
Mid-Grey Devonian Limestone
Devonian Limestone
15th Century
Mid-Grey Devonian Limestone
Devonian Limestone
15th Century
Mid-Grey Devonian Limestone
Devonian Limestone
15th Century
Mid-Grey Devonian Limestone
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1348 Hz Weight: 460 lbs Diameter: 26.38" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1928
Dove Bell ID: 16164 Tower ID: 11775 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1202 Hz Weight: 494 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1928
Dove Bell ID: 16165 Tower ID: 11775 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1069 Hz Weight: 549 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Mordecai Cockey 1681
Dove Bell ID: 16166 Tower ID: 11775 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1006 Hz Weight: 688 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by I T
Dove Bell ID: 16167 Tower ID: 11775 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 900 Hz Weight: 903 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Robert Norton
Dove Bell ID: 16168 Tower ID: 11775 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 904 564
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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