Weight: 1070 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by George Mears 1862
Dove Bell ID: 5983 Tower ID: 14620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Shebbear: St Michael
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615537
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: SS 438 92
Norman, C14 & C15; renovated 1815 and 1875
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 343 m²
Interior
Bells
Weight: 524 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by George Mears 1863
Dove Bell ID: 38598 Tower ID: 14620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 506 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1792
Dove Bell ID: 38599 Tower ID: 14620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 553 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1792
Dove Bell ID: 38600 Tower ID: 14620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 600 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1792
Dove Bell ID: 38601 Tower ID: 14620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 731 lbs Diameter: 33.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1792
Dove Bell ID: 38602 Tower ID: 14620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 438 92
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
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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