Nominal: 865 Hz Weight: 818 lbs Diameter: 35.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 2227 Tower ID: 11522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
East Buckland: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: SS 677 313
Probably C15 tower, nave pulled down and rebuilt with a chancel in the position of a north aisle in 1860.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 224 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Church
19th Century R.D. Gould built the school at West Buckland (1860) and St Michael's church The 2nd Earl Fortescue gave £1000 to endow a chaplain and to rebuild his church for the school. The tower was left, but the church was rebuilt to the north, so that it now stands at the South West corner.
Historical Notes
1860 - 1860
Period Qualifier: 1
Church rebuilt
Tower (component)
Tower earlier than church
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Table
17th Century C17th table
Bells
Nominal: 1455.5 Hz Weight: 393 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1906
Dove Bell ID: 19271 Tower ID: 11522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1296 Hz Weight: 413 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1906
Dove Bell ID: 19272 Tower ID: 11522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1155 Hz Weight: 440 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 19273 Tower ID: 11522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1089.5 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 19274 Tower ID: 11522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 970.5 Hz Weight: 604 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 19275 Tower ID: 11522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 677 313
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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