Nominal: 803 Hz Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Pennington 1637
Dove Bell ID: 13 Tower ID: 11765 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Abbotskerswell: Blessed Virgin Mary
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615291
https://abbotskerswellchurch.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SX 856 687
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 219 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Graffito
Bells
Nominal: 1360.5 Hz Weight: 477 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1924
Dove Bell ID: 7817 Tower ID: 11765 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1198.5 Hz Weight: 534 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1924
Dove Bell ID: 7818 Tower ID: 11765 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1076 Hz Weight: 594 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1924
Dove Bell ID: 7819 Tower ID: 11765 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1003.5 Hz Weight: 710 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1924
Dove Bell ID: 7820 Tower ID: 11765 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 897 Hz Diameter: 35.88" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas III Pennington 1705
Dove Bell ID: 7821 Tower ID: 11765 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 856 687
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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.
Churchyard Structures
Chest Tomb
17th Century Limestone tomb with illegible inscription. The tomb is listed grade II.
Gravestone
18th Century Headstone memorialising William Henley Jr. and his daughter Susanna. The gravestone is listed grade II.
Gravestone
18th Century Limestone gravestone memorialising Thomas Henley dated 1766. The gravestone listed grade II.
Gravestone
18th Century Limestone gravestone memorialising Thomas Henley and his daughter Mary date 1762 and 1784. The gravestone is a grade II listed structure.
Lych Gate
17th Century Constructed of rubble walls, a slate roof and timber gates. Above the gates is a board with the inscription, "FEARE GOD TR 1603 SR HONOR Y KINGSY". The lych gate has stepped stone seats against the left-hand wall.
Historical Notes
1899 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 1
Lych gate restored.
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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