Diameter: 29.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by London foundry
Dove Bell ID: 57917 Tower ID: 22290 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nettlecombe: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601525
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: ST 56 377
Nettlecombe church was thought to have been built in the 12th Century with the Chantry Chapel added around 1450, the tower in 1500 and the North aisle and Trevelyan chapel in 1540. The building was restored around 1820, and 1858-1870. The Church is sited next to Nettlecombe Court a historic building dating back to the 12th Century, which is now a Field Study Centre and in normal times is open all year around and full of visitors. It is within a SSSI area.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 317 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The history of the church is very tied up with the Ralegh, Whalesborough and Trevelyan families. The Church and Court was built and maintained at the expense of the Lords of the Manor, until the 20th Century. Nettlecombe church was thought to have been built in the 12th Century with the Chantry Chapel added around 1450, the tower in 1500 and the North aisle and Trevelyan chapel in 1540. The building was restored around 1820, and 1858-1870.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Maker
Pickford
Date
Visit
GWM 6/80
Description
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
5
Material
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 56 377
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.
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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