Nominal: 692.5 Hz Weight: 1636 lbs Diameter: 46.13" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Charles Pannell & Co 1855
Dove Bell ID: 6886 Tower ID: 10488 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Torquay: St Mary Magdalene (Upton)
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615290
https://www.stmags.org.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: SX 912 643
1843-9 to designs of A Salvin; altered and partly refitted 1881-2 under G G Scott; further embellishment 1906 and 1927.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 748 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
1843-1849
Bath Stone
Beer Stone
1843-1849
Beer Stone
Devonian Limestone
1843-1849
Mid-Grey Devonian Limestone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1386 Hz Weight: 761 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Charles Pannell & Co 1855
Dove Bell ID: 43145 Tower ID: 10488 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1305 Hz Weight: 770 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Charles Pannell & Co 1855
Dove Bell ID: 43146 Tower ID: 10488 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1162 Hz Weight: 735 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Charles Pannell & Co 1855
Dove Bell ID: 43147 Tower ID: 10488 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 716 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Charles Pannell & Co 1855
Dove Bell ID: 43148 Tower ID: 10488 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 924 Hz Weight: 797 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Charles Pannell & Co 1855
Dove Bell ID: 43149 Tower ID: 10488 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 871 Hz Weight: 961 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Charles Pannell & Co 1855
Dove Bell ID: 43150 Tower ID: 10488 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 777 Hz Weight: 1171 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Charles Pannell & Co 1855
Dove Bell ID: 43151 Tower ID: 10488 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 912 643
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 11/12/1854
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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