Nominal: 817 Hz Weight: 941 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1913
Dove Bell ID: 4099 Tower ID: 15227 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Littleham: St Swithin
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615456
https://stmaryschurchbideford.org/st-swithunsThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: SS 443 235
Mid C13 nave and chancel; late C13 North transept; early C15 South aisle and tower; restored 1892 by Temple Moore.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 260 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1360 Hz Weight: 314 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1913
Dove Bell ID: 28849 Tower ID: 15227 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1229 Hz Weight: 350 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1913
Dove Bell ID: 28850 Tower ID: 15227 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1095 Hz Weight: 413 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1913
Dove Bell ID: 28851 Tower ID: 15227 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1024.5 Hz Weight: 469 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1913
Dove Bell ID: 28852 Tower ID: 15227 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 920 Hz Weight: 630 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1913
Dove Bell ID: 28853 Tower ID: 15227 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 443 235
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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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