Nominal: 657 Hz Weight: 1942 lbs Diameter: 45.94" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1929
Dove Bell ID: 647 Tower ID: 15209 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bideford: St Mary
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615446
http://www.stmaryschurchbideford.orgOverview
Grid reference: SS 453 264
C15; all but tower rebuilt 1862 by E Ashworth
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Bell ringing Live music and concerts Regular choir Guidebook available Wheelchair access ramp, accessible toilets and parking available Visitor toilets, baby changing facilities and parking available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 885 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
15th Century
Bath Stone
Delabole Slate
15th Century
Delabole Slate
Sandstone
15th Century
Crackington Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Fine-grained Bude Sandstone
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1318 Hz Weight: 569 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1929
Dove Bell ID: 11033 Tower ID: 15209 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1239 Hz Weight: 635 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1929
Dove Bell ID: 11034 Tower ID: 15209 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1104 Hz Weight: 645 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1929
Dove Bell ID: 11035 Tower ID: 15209 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 984 Hz Weight: 748 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1929
Dove Bell ID: 11036 Tower ID: 15209 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 877 Hz Weight: 852 lbs Diameter: 34.94" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1929
Dove Bell ID: 11037 Tower ID: 15209 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 827 Hz Weight: 1042 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1929
Dove Bell ID: 11038 Tower ID: 15209 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 737 Hz Weight: 1458 lbs Diameter: 40.94" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1929
Dove Bell ID: 11039 Tower ID: 15209 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 453 264
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
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 August 1854
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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