Nominal: 662 Hz Weight: 1652 lbs Diameter: 45" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John I Birdall 1607
Dove Bell ID: 608 Tower ID: 10508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Berry Pomeroy: St Mary
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615344
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Overview
Grid reference: SX 828 609
Berry Pomeroy is a small, pretty hamlet situated between Torbay and the South Hams, about a mile east of Totnes. The rural church is the focal building in the village. There is evidence that a church stood on this site in 1125 and was rebuilt in the C15th by Sir Richard Pomeroy.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 413 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There is evidence that a church stood on this site in 1125 and was rebuilt in the C15th by Sir Richard Pomeroy. The original building was restored in the late C17th and 1878-1879. Major structural repairs were carried out to the tower and bells in 2007-2009. The clock dates from 1780, and originally had no face but in 1887, to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee, a face was added.
Interior
Interior Description
The Church holds: A C15th 10 bay and 3 door rood srceen; late C19th boarded segmental wagon roof; 1613 Seymour Chapel ; C15th octagonal font; 1496 Sir Richard Pomeroy tomb chest ; 1668 painted Royal Arms of William of Orange ; wall monument to Revd John Prince writer of "The worthies of Devon " in 1701; stained glass windows including the east window by C.W.Whall in 1898; tower housing 8 bells and clock. The clock dates from 1780, and originally had no face but in 1887, to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee, a face was added.
Fixtures and fittings
Graffito
Bells
Nominal: 1352 Hz Weight: 574 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1909
Dove Bell ID: 10831 Tower ID: 10508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1278 Hz Weight: 621 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1909
Dove Bell ID: 10832 Tower ID: 10508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1130 Hz Weight: 656 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 10833 Tower ID: 10508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1008 Hz Weight: 710 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 10834 Tower ID: 10508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 890 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Pennington 1635
Dove Bell ID: 10835 Tower ID: 10508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 845 Hz Weight: 914 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1829
Dove Bell ID: 10836 Tower ID: 10508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 754 Hz Weight: 1302 lbs Diameter: 40.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Ambrose Gooding 1751
Dove Bell ID: 10837 Tower ID: 10508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 828 609
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 12 December 1877; order varied 22 December 1877
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
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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