Nominal: 580 Hz Weight: 2637 lbs Diameter: 52.25" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1712
Dove Bell ID: 5312 Tower ID: 14949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Pilton: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: SS 556 341
Benedictine priory church; C12 chancel arch; C15 South aisle; tower restored after Civil War.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 586 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
13th Century
Bath Stone
Sandstone
13th Century
Baggy Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Crackington Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Pickwell Down Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Saunton Sandstone
Slate
13th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1162 Hz Weight: 708 lbs Diameter: 31.88" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1853
Dove Bell ID: 35122 Tower ID: 14949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1097 Hz Weight: 712 lbs Diameter: 32.88" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1855
Dove Bell ID: 35123 Tower ID: 14949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 978 Hz Weight: 769 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1853
Dove Bell ID: 35124 Tower ID: 14949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 870 Hz Weight: 861 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1853
Dove Bell ID: 35125 Tower ID: 14949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 776 Hz Weight: 1331 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1712
Dove Bell ID: 35126 Tower ID: 14949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 733 Hz Weight: 1331 lbs Diameter: 42.25" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1853
Dove Bell ID: 35127 Tower ID: 14949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 654 Hz Weight: 1905 lbs Diameter: 46.5" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1712
Dove Bell ID: 35128 Tower ID: 14949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 18" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John III [C] & Christopher IV Pennington 1788
Dove Bell ID: 35129 Tower ID: 14949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 556 341
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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