Nominal: 730 Hz Weight: 1098 lbs Diameter: 39.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1781
Dove Bell ID: 1824 Tower ID: 11654 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Cornworthy: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SX 829 555
C15; early C17 porch; refitted late C18 and circa 1838
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 304 m²
Building Materials
Granite
15th Century
Dartmoor Granite
Limestone
15th Century
Portland Freestone
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Slate
15th Century
Upper Devonian Slates
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with cast iron posted frame located in Tower made by WilliamDorrell from London in 1796
Historical Notes
1796 - 1796
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1227 Hz Weight: 543 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1781
Dove Bell ID: 17157 Tower ID: 11654 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1094 Hz Weight: 525 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1781
Dove Bell ID: 17158 Tower ID: 11654 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 974 Hz Weight: 542 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1781
Dove Bell ID: 17159 Tower ID: 11654 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 919 Hz Weight: 625 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1781
Dove Bell ID: 17160 Tower ID: 11654 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 819.5 Hz Weight: 794 lbs Diameter: 35.13" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1781
Dove Bell ID: 17161 Tower ID: 11654 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 829 555
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.
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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