Nominal: 767 Hz Weight: 1161 lbs Diameter: 38.88" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1878
Dove Bell ID: 4478 Tower ID: 15187 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Mary Tavy: St Mary
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615587
http://blackdownnews.blogspot.com/p/tavy-st-mary-church.htmlOverview
Grid reference: SX 509 787
C14 nave & chancel; South aisle added later; C15 tower added; West end aisle rebuilt & porch added ; C19 restored; South transept added 1893
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 213 m²
Building Materials
Dolerite
14th Century
Dolerite
Granite
14th Century
Dartmoor Granite
Hurdwick Stone
14th Century
Hurdwick Stone
Slate
14th Century
Slate
Slate
14th Century
Upper Devonian Slates
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1176 Hz Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Christopher II & John II [C] Pennington 1720
Dove Bell ID: 30846 Tower ID: 15187 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1021 Hz Diameter: 29.88" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Christopher II & John II [C] Pennington 1720
Dove Bell ID: 30847 Tower ID: 15187 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 975 Hz Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John IV Pennington 1809
Dove Bell ID: 30848 Tower ID: 15187 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 864.5 Hz Diameter: 34.63" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Christopher II & John II [C] Pennington 1720
Dove Bell ID: 30849 Tower ID: 15187 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 509 787
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 01/06/2009
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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