Nominal: 887.5 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Bristol foundry
Dove Bell ID: 6521 Tower ID: 16427 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stringston: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601521
http://www.qcb.btck.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: ST 176 424
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 163 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Church
17th Century
Historical Notes
1878 - 1879
Period Qualifier: 1
Restored and the chancel rebuilt, costing £560 given by Sir G. Prior Goldney
1912 - 1912
Period Qualifier: 1
Church restored again
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
19th Century Church restored the chancel rebuilt in 1878-9, costing £560 given by Sir G. Prior Goldney
Historical Notes
1878 - 1879
Period Qualifier: 1
1912 - 1912
Period Qualifier: 1
Repaired again
Transept
17th Century Canon Clarke notes that the South transept used to have a Palladian window
Historical Notes
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Cement
Cemented exterior walls
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
15th C
Maker
Pickford
Date
15th C
Visit
GWM 7/80
Description
Altered
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Font (component)
14th-16th Century Perpendicular style font
Historical Notes
1300 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Bench (seat)
17th Century Seats dated 1602
Historical Notes
1602 - 1602
Period Qualifier: 2
Pulpit
18th Century Pulpit C18th
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument of John St. Albyn d. 1768 & Ann d.1781 (Canon Clarke notes that it is 'by Ford') with a relief of a female weeping on an urn and a palm tree. Inscription: ‘The Rev. Lancelot St. Albyn Hereby gratefully expresses his sense of the Justice & Generosity He experienced by her Will’ Additional tablets to St. Albyn names present.
Historical Notes
1768 - 1781
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1106.5 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by William III Purdue 1668
Dove Bell ID: 41330 Tower ID: 16427 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1012 Hz Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1870
Dove Bell ID: 41331 Tower ID: 16427 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 176 424
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
Churchyard Structures
Cross
14th Century C14th cross - on the Heritage at Risk register. Set on two steps with an octagonal shaft supporting a canopied head. Grade II listed and scheduled as an ancient monument
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Chest Tomb
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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