Nominal: 682.5 Hz Weight: 1317 lbs Diameter: 42.88" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1875
Dove Bell ID: 749 Tower ID: 12768 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Blackawton: St Michael
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615374
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: SX 804 509
C14 chancel; nave & aisle rebuilt C15/C16; restored 1887 (by J Sedding), 93, 95 & 98
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Wheelchair access ramp available Visitor toilets available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 503 m²
Building Materials
Granite
14th Century
Giant Granite
Limestone
14th Century
Portland Freestone
Slate
14th Century
Meadfoot Slate
Slate
14th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Weight: 617 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1782
Dove Bell ID: 11597 Tower ID: 12768 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 617 lbs Diameter: 30.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1782
Dove Bell ID: 11598 Tower ID: 12768 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 697 lbs Diameter: 32.88" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1782
Dove Bell ID: 11599 Tower ID: 12768 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 793 lbs Diameter: 34.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1782
Dove Bell ID: 11600 Tower ID: 12768 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 927 lbs Diameter: 37.63" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1782
Dove Bell ID: 11601 Tower ID: 12768 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 804 509
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 25/07/1947
It is unknown whether 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.
Further information
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