Nominal: 572 Hz Weight: 2756 lbs Diameter: 52.13" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1937
Dove Bell ID: 6195 Tower ID: 15689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
South Molton: St Mary Magdalene
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615506
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Overview
Grid reference: SS 713 259
Mainly C15. 1825-9 aisles widened by C Hedgeland; 1864 clerestory added to nave by C E Giles
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 754 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
15th Century The tower was built in 1435 and lost its spire in 1751.
Historical Notes
1435 - 1435
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower built
1751 - 1751
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower loses spire
Church
15th Century
Historical Notes
1435 - 1435
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower built
1751 - 1751
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower loses spire
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
Church rebuilt C15th, except for the earlier walls of the chancel
1757 - 1757
Period Qualifier: 1
Screens were removed and arcades were rebuilt, the nave was reroofed.
1825 - 1829
Period Qualifier: 1
1825-29, the aisle walls were rebuilt 7 ½ feet further out, the windows were lengthened and galleries were erected.
1858 - 1858
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel restored and new east window added
1864 - 1865
Period Qualifier: 2
Major restoration by C.E. Giles costing about £3300. The arcades were straightened up, the clearstory added, church completely reroofed, galleries removed and all the church refitted.
Chancel
15th Century Church rebuilt C15th except for the earlier West walls of the chancel - Canon Clarke notes that this necessitated 'very wide arches to the chapels, panelled, with niches in the east jambs.'
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
1858 - 1858
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel restored
Chapel (component)
15th Century Wide arches to the chapels, panelled, with niches in the east jambs.
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Very wide arches to the chapels, panelled, with niches in the east jambs.
Transept
15th Century The South transept has a parapet panelled with quatrefoils.
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
18th Century Arcades of Beer stone with carved capitals - In 1757 the screens were removed and some time after the arcades were rebuilt
Historical Notes
1757 - 1757
Period Qualifier: 1
1864 - 1865
Period Qualifier: 1
Major restoration by C.E. Giles - arcades straightened up
Nave
15th Century Nave reroofed 1757
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
1757 - 1757
Period Qualifier: 1
Nave reroofed
Roof
18th Century In 1757 the nave was reroofed.
Historical Notes
1757 - 1757
Period Qualifier: 1
Nave reroofed
1864 - 1865
Period Qualifier: 1
Major restoration by C.E. Giles - all church reroofed
Aisle
19th Century 1825-29, the aisle walls were rebuilt 7 ½ feet further out
Historical Notes
1825 - 1829
Period Qualifier: 1
Gallery (ecclesiastical)
19th Century 1825-29 the galleries were erected.
Historical Notes
1825 - 1829
Period Qualifier: 2
1864 - 1865
Period Qualifier: 1
Major restoration by C.E. Giles - gallery removed
Clerestory
19th Century 1864-5 Major restoration by C.E. Giles - clearstory added
Historical Notes
1864 - 1865
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Sandstone
15th Century
Crackington Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Medium- Grained Bude Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Pickwell Down Sandstone
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
19th Century 1825-29 the windows were lengthened
Historical Notes
1825 - 1829
Period Qualifier: 1
Window
19th Century 1858 new east window.
Historical Notes
1858 - 1858
Period Qualifier: 1
Screen
Victorian/Pre WW1 Tower screen 1903 – retardataire
Historical Notes
1903 - 1903
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
14th-16th Century Font, in Perpendicular style, of Beer stone
Pulpit
14th-16th Century Pulpit in the Perpendicular style, of Beer stone - with saints, who have been recut at some time.
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 Stained glass windows by Hardman & Co, by Joseph Bell and by Swain Bourne & Son
Bells
Nominal: 1146 Hz Weight: 749 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Thomas Mears & Son 1807
Dove Bell ID: 39672 Tower ID: 15689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1080 Hz Weight: 734 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Thomas Mears & Son 1807
Dove Bell ID: 39673 Tower ID: 15689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 962 Hz Weight: 867 lbs Diameter: 35.38" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Thomas Mears & Son 1807
Dove Bell ID: 39674 Tower ID: 15689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 858 Hz Weight: 981 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas Mears & Son 1807
Dove Bell ID: 39675 Tower ID: 15689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 764 Hz Weight: 1354 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1935
Dove Bell ID: 39676 Tower ID: 15689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 720.5 Hz Weight: 1332 lbs Diameter: 43.13" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Thomas Mears & Son 1807
Dove Bell ID: 39677 Tower ID: 15689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 642 Hz Weight: 2094 lbs Diameter: 47" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1935
Dove Bell ID: 39678 Tower ID: 15689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 713 259
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 03/02/1858
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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