Nominal: 1459.5 Hz Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1853
Dove Bell ID: 1265 Tower ID: 11053 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Byfleet: St Mary
Diocese of Guildford
Church, 617199
http://www.stmaryschurchbyfleet.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: TQ 62 604
St Mary's Church dates back to approximately 1310. Doubled in size during the Victorian era, the building stands in the northern part of a large 'closed' churchyard, where recorded burials date back to 1702.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Visitor toilets available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 344 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church is a Grade 1 listed building, construction having been completed during the reign of King Edward II.
St Mary's Church dates back to approximately 1310. Doubled in size during the Victorian era, the building stands in the northern part of a large 'closed' churchyard, where recorded burials date back to 1702.
The building was extended in 2000, with the addition of a prayer room and new boiler room.
Interior
Interior Description
The main parts of the church are occupied by fixed oak pews, and there is a brass attached to the chancel wall of Thomas Teylar, a 15th -century Rector.
Most of the windows contain stained glass, and music is provided by an electronic organ.
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Maker
Pickford
Date
Visit
Roland Locke
Description
But Also The Frame Clearly Shows The Development Of The Ring As Originally It Was Later Converted To A Long Headed. For 3
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1667.5 Hz Weight: 364 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1853
Dove Bell ID: 14266 Tower ID: 11053 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1554.5 Hz Weight: 308 lbs Diameter: 22.88" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1853
Dove Bell ID: 14267 Tower ID: 11053 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 62 604
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 30/03/1977
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.
Further information
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