Nominal: 776 Hz Weight: 867 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1788
Dove Bell ID: 651 Tower ID: 10993 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Bigbury: St Lawrence
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615373
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Overview
Grid reference: SX 667 466
C14-15 but "all but rebuilt by E & J D Sedding 1868-72" (Pevsner)
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 279 m²
Building Materials
Beer Stone
14th Century
Beer Stone
Hatherleigh Stone
14th Century
Hatherleigh Stone
Slate
14th Century
Meadfoot Slate
Slate
14th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1304 Hz Weight: 411 lbs Diameter: 26.38" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1879
Dove Bell ID: 11058 Tower ID: 10993 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1161 Hz Weight: 455 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1788
Dove Bell ID: 11059 Tower ID: 10993 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1034 Hz Weight: 460 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1788
Dove Bell ID: 11060 Tower ID: 10993 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 976 Hz Weight: 525 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1788
Dove Bell ID: 11061 Tower ID: 10993 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 870 Hz Weight: 633 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1788
Dove Bell ID: 11062 Tower ID: 10993 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 667 466
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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