Nominal: 908.5 Hz Weight: 1034 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 4699 Tower ID: 14451 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Mortehoe: St Mary Magdalene
Overview
Grid reference: SS 456 451
C12 fabric to nave, probably largely rebuilt and extended in C13 when chancel and north tower were added. Early C14 south transept. In C16 nave heightened and reroofed and north aisle added, possibly replacing north transept in earlier cruciform plan. South porch and vestry probably also added C16. Restored and almost entirely refenestrated 1860 by R D Gould
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 295 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
12th Century
Bath Stone
Limestone
12th Century
Ilfracombe Limestone
Slate
12th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1528 Hz Weight: 347 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 31944 Tower ID: 14451 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1362 Hz Weight: 401 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 31945 Tower ID: 14451 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1213 Hz Weight: 441 lbs Diameter: 27.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 31946 Tower ID: 14451 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1144.5 Hz Weight: 493 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 31947 Tower ID: 14451 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1018 Hz Weight: 643 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 31948 Tower ID: 14451 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 456 451
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 10/03/1905
It is unknown whether 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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