Nominal: 776 Hz Weight: 1364 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 3539 Tower ID: 10781 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Ilfracombe: Holy Trinity
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615416
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Overview
Grid reference: SS 514 473
Transeptal tower and other masonry C13; enlarged c1321 by order of Bishop Stapledon (lengthening of the nave and addition of aisles); aisles widened C15; North chancel aisle added C15; restoration by John Hayward, 1861-4. Vestry, 1894 by Henry Wilson.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 808 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
13th Century
Bath Stone
Beer Stone
13th Century
Beer Stone
Granite
13th Century
Lundy Granite
Limestone
13th Century
Ilfracombe Limestone
Sandstone
13th Century
Baggy Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Pickwell Down Sandstone
Slate
13th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1559 Hz Weight: 404 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 25989 Tower ID: 10781 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1466 Hz Weight: 439 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 25990 Tower ID: 10781 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1306 Hz Weight: 484 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 25991 Tower ID: 10781 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1164 Hz Weight: 534 lbs Diameter: 28.38" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 25992 Tower ID: 10781 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 602 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 25993 Tower ID: 10781 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 975 Hz Weight: 693 lbs Diameter: 31.88" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 25994 Tower ID: 10781 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 871.5 Hz Weight: 916 lbs Diameter: 35.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1930
Dove Bell ID: 25995 Tower ID: 10781 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 514 473
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 11/08/1854
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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