Nominal: 890 Hz Weight: 806 lbs Diameter: 35.13" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1756
Dove Bell ID: 7221 Tower ID: 12266 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
West Buckland: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SS 656 313
C15 fabric to tower; otherwise rebuilt and tower restored 1860-3 by R D Gould
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 229 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Church
19th Century Church, except for tower, rebuilt by R.D. Gould in 1863.
Tower (component)
15th Century Tall, plain tower with diagonal buttresses
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
19th Century The South arcade has granite columns and shaped arches
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Clerestory
19th Century Clearstory on the south side only
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
19th Century 2-light geometrical windows on the North side
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Sedilia
19th Century Sedilia on the South of the chancel behind the stalls
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Stall
19th Century Stalls on the chancel
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Reredos
19th Century Reredos of tiles
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
19th Century East window by Clayton and Bell
Historical Notes
1863 - 1863
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
14th-16th Century Perpendicular style font
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1498 Hz Weight: 354 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1866
Dove Bell ID: 44916 Tower ID: 12266 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1336 Hz Weight: 458 lbs Diameter: 26.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1756
Dove Bell ID: 44917 Tower ID: 12266 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1187 Hz Weight: 479 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1756
Dove Bell ID: 44918 Tower ID: 12266 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1120 Hz Weight: 524 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1756
Dove Bell ID: 44919 Tower ID: 12266 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 996 Hz Weight: 662 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Evans 1756
Dove Bell ID: 44920 Tower ID: 12266 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 656 313
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.
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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