Nominal: 782.5 Hz Weight: 1098 lbs Diameter: 38.88" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by G Mears & Co 1862
Dove Bell ID: 6339 Tower ID: 13800 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Staunton: All Saints
Diocese of Gloucester
Church, 616103
http://www.mid-wyedeanchurches.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SO 550 126
All Saints’ is a Grade I early C12 church in the village of Staunton in the Forest of Dean. The parish is set high on the rim of the forest looking down towards the Wye Valley. It is on the main Gloucester to Monmouth road and within a conservation area.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 326 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
All Saints’ is thought to have been built around 1200 and is arguably the oldest church in the Forest of Dean. A medieval church, it has a central 2 stage tower with corbel table between. The exterior has been heavily roughcast and restored in the late C19. It has a Norman font under the south crossing arch with a band of pellet moulding with decorations of raised triangles. It also has a C15 font in the south west corner and a ‘Parson and Clerk’ pulpit.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1317.5 Hz Weight: 407 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by G Mears & Co 1863
Dove Bell ID: 40414 Tower ID: 13800 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1172 Hz Weight: 507 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by G Mears & Co 1862
Dove Bell ID: 40415 Tower ID: 13800 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1045 Hz Weight: 563 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1915
Dove Bell ID: 40416 Tower ID: 13800 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 986 Hz Weight: 598 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by G Mears & Co 1862
Dove Bell ID: 40417 Tower ID: 13800 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 879 Hz Weight: 742 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by G Mears & Co 1862
Dove Bell ID: 40418 Tower ID: 13800 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 550 126
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.
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.
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