Nominal: 712 Hz Weight: 1104 lbs Diameter: 39.88" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1770
Dove Bell ID: 1823 Tower ID: 10861 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Cornwood: St Michael & All Angels
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615546
http://www.cornwoodchurch.comOverview
Grid reference: SX 604 593
The church of Cornwood was mentioned in the first Diocesan Register of 1257. The oldest parts of the church, the west tower and the east end of the chancel, are thought to be C13. The main body of the church is C15. It comprises nave, chancel, chancel chapels, north and south aisles, north and south transepts, south porch and north door. The walling is of granite with granite freestone dressings, the roofs slated and the tower rendered.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
WCs on site. Ramped entrance.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 406 m²
Exterior Description
The oldest parts of the church, the west tower and the east end of the chancel, are thought to be C13. The low tower and north east stair turret are lit by small lancet windows.
The main body of the church is C15. It comprises nave, chancel, chancel chapels, north and south aisles, north and south transepts, south porch and north door. The walling is of granite with granite freestone dressings, the roofs slated and the tower rendered. On the north wall is a rood-loft stair turret.
The windows of the aisles and transepts are perpendicular.
The granite ashlar porch has a diagonal buttresses, 3-centred arch doorway and hood mould.
Interior
Interior Description
The main body of the church is C15. It comprises nave, chancel, chancel chapels, north and south aisles, north and south transepts, south porch and north door.
On the south wall of the chancel are a piscina and triple Sedilia. The church was enlarged to contain ‘three altars’ and re-dedicated in 1336.
The 5-bay arcade between nave and aisles has slender granite piers.
Bells
Nominal: 1195 Hz Weight: 497 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by William & Charles Pannell 1835
Dove Bell ID: 17152 Tower ID: 10861 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1068 Hz Weight: 522 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1770
Dove Bell ID: 17153 Tower ID: 10861 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 950 Hz Weight: 558 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1770
Dove Bell ID: 17154 Tower ID: 10861 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 894 Hz Weight: 750 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1956
Dove Bell ID: 17155 Tower ID: 10861 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 801.5 Hz Weight: 767 lbs Diameter: 35.63" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by IP & Co 1770
Dove Bell ID: 17156 Tower ID: 10861 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 604 593
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
Churchyard Structures
Chest Tomb
17th Century
Located near to the Lychgate
Chest Tomb
18th Century
Granite. Located North of the Church.
Chest Tomb
18th Century
Granite. Located North of the Church.
Lych Gate
1878
South East of the Church. Consists of oak framing on a granite base with a cedar shingle roof finish and a flight of granite steps up from the road.
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.
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