Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1797
Dove Bell ID: 3872 Tower ID: 13079 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Lapford: St Thomas of Canterbury
Overview
Grid reference: SS 731 82
Norman origins, rebuilt C15; N aisle added late C15; vestry added and chancel rebuilt 1869; renovation of 1888 included scraping and repointing masonry, some window replacement. Further restored 1955.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 320 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
15th Century
Bath Stone
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Chert
15th Century
Chert
Sandstone
15th Century
Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Medium- Grained Bude Sandstone
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1797
Dove Bell ID: 27726 Tower ID: 13079 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Diameter: 29.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1797
Dove Bell ID: 27727 Tower ID: 13079 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Diameter: 31.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1797
Dove Bell ID: 27728 Tower ID: 13079 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Diameter: 32.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1797
Dove Bell ID: 27729 Tower ID: 13079 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Diameter: 35.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1797
Dove Bell ID: 27730 Tower ID: 13079 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 731 82
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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