Nominal: 718 Hz Weight: 1468 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Pennington 1619
Dove Bell ID: 2156 Tower ID: 16054 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Dulverton: All Saints
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601462
http://www.dulvertonbenefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SS 914 280
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 559 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Organ (component)
19th Century Organ given 1873-4.
Historical Notes
1873 - 1874
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
19th Century North-west vestry, north-east vestry
Historical Notes
1852 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
19th Century South-west porch
Historical Notes
1852 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
19th Century North and south aisles
Historical Notes
1852 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
19th Century 4-bay nave
Historical Notes
1852 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
19th Century South-east chapel
Historical Notes
1852 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 2
Buttress
Diagonal buttresses to tower
Chancel Arch
19th Century Moulded pointed chancel arch with angel corbels
Historical Notes
1852 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 2
Sanctuary
19th Century Canon Clarke writes that the sanctuary was repaired 1873-4 "at the cost of B.R. Collyns"
Historical Notes
1873 - 1874
Period Qualifier: 1
Church
19th Century Canon Clarke notes that "The tower is substantially 13th cent. but the rest was entirely rebuilt by Edward Ashworth in 1852-5 for £3200." It is absolutely straightforward Perp.[perpendicular], with no Victorian improvisations: the S. side was rebuilt as before: the north, which had small windows, was given large, more orthodox ones."
Historical Notes
1873 - 1874
Period Qualifier: 1
Sanctuary redecorated and organ given 1873-4.
1852 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower (component)
13th Century Canon Clarke notes that "the tower is substantially 13th-cent., but the rest was entirely rebuilt by Edward Ashworth in 1852-5 for £3200. It is absolutely straightforward Per. [perpendicular] with no Victorian improvisations" as well as "tower coped with Bath stone, the gift of the Dowager Lady Carnarvon". Crenellated 3-stage tower, diagonal buttresses, 2-light louvred bell-openings, lancet resting on string course on south face below clock, 3-liqht west window, chamfered pointed arch west door
Historical Notes
1852 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower rebuilt by Edward Ashworth in 1852-5 for £3200
1300 - 1300
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Bath Stone
19th Century Canon Clarke notes that "Reredoes of Bath stone 1873-4, and sanctuary repaired, at the cost of B.R. Collyns: tower coped with Bath stone, the gift of the Dowager Lady Carnarvon".
Historical Notes
1873 - 1874
Period Qualifier: 1
Ham Hill Stone
Ham hill stone dressings
Slate
Slate roofs
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Reredos
19th Century 1873-4 made of Bath stone, repaired with the sanctuary by B.R. Collyns.With crocketed niches for Ten Commandments
Historical Notes
1873 - 1874
Period Qualifier: 2
Stained Glass (window)
19th Century East window of 1864
Historical Notes
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 2
Pulpit
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian/Pre WW1 Two windows by Nathaniel Westlake and one by Clayton and Bell.
Desk
Window
19th Century In the rebuild of 1852-5 "the north, which had small windows, was given larger, more orthodox ones"
Historical Notes
1852 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 1
Font (object)
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument to Robert Ringford, Vicar, d. 1700
Historical Notes
1700 - 1700
Period Qualifier: 2
Lectern
20th Century 1912, carved oak - possibly by Mrs Snow
Historical Notes
1912 - 1912
Period Qualifier: 2
Organ (component)
19th Century Organ given 1873-4.
Historical Notes
1873 - 1874
Period Qualifier: 2
Screen
20th Century 1902 Carved oak screen ('novum pro antiquo') by Mrs Snow.
Historical Notes
1902 - 1902
Period Qualifier: 2
Brass
18th Century Brass in north aisle to Humphrey Sydenham died 1710, marble tablet to his namesake died 1757;
Historical Notes
1710 - 1710
Period Qualifier: 2
Wall Painting
West wall - The Last Supper and Royal arms
Commemorative Object
18th Century Tower convex oval tablet with putti surround to Robert Kingford died 1790
Historical Notes
1790 - 1790
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1440 Hz Weight: 477 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1907
Dove Bell ID: 18872 Tower ID: 16054 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1353 Hz Weight: 466 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1907
Dove Bell ID: 18873 Tower ID: 16054 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1205.5 Hz Weight: 531 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 18874 Tower ID: 16054 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1077 Hz Weight: 609 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Pennington 1619
Dove Bell ID: 18875 Tower ID: 16054 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 958.5 Hz Weight: 837 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Pennington 1640
Dove Bell ID: 18876 Tower ID: 16054 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 904 Hz Weight: 887 lbs Diameter: 35.88" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Pennington 1619
Dove Bell ID: 18877 Tower ID: 16054 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 807.5 Hz Weight: 1288 lbs Diameter: 40.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Exeter foundry
Dove Bell ID: 18878 Tower ID: 16054 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 914 280
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
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.
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