Nominal: 713 Hz Weight: 1656 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 2922 Tower ID: 10362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Great Torrington: St Michael
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615540
http://www.stmichaelstorrington.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SS 495 191
C16; largely destroyed in Civil War; restored 1828 by W B Cook; 1861 by W White
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 763 m²
Building Materials
Blue Lias
15th Century
Blue Lias
Sandstone
15th Century
Crackington Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Pickwell Down Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Red Sandstone
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1430 Hz Weight: 554 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 22743 Tower ID: 10362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1348 Hz Weight: 593 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 22744 Tower ID: 10362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1199 Hz Weight: 632 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1716
Dove Bell ID: 22745 Tower ID: 10362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1068 Hz Weight: 646 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1716
Dove Bell ID: 22746 Tower ID: 10362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 952 Hz Weight: 707 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1716
Dove Bell ID: 22747 Tower ID: 10362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 899 Hz Weight: 882 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1716
Dove Bell ID: 22748 Tower ID: 10362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 800 Hz Weight: 987 lbs Diameter: 37.75" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1716
Dove Bell ID: 22749 Tower ID: 10362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Diameter: 27.38" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by W K 1632
Dove Bell ID: 22750 Tower ID: 10362 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 495 191
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 24/09/1855
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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