Nominal: 1286.5 Hz Weight: 280 lbs Diameter: 23.38" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Bristol foundry
Dove Bell ID: 53139 Tower ID: 19625 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Dewsall w Callow: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: SO 486 334
The present church was consecrated in 1340 and is on a simple plan – a chancel and a nave with a central aisle and no side chapels or columns. It is a small church seating roughly 80 people. Parts are 14th century including the bell chamber and the stone font with ball flower decoration. There are earlier 12th century elements. The church was extensively restored in 1868 (Frederick Kempson architect).
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 111 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
It is probable that Dewsall, 15 miles from the Welsh border, began as Ffynnon Dewi – David’s Well and by 1160 was written as Deweswell. The original church was constructed near the site of springs of running water. It is suggested that the site in pre-Christian times was a place reserved for the worship of spirits of the wells and streams. Nearby lies the site of a medieval settlement suggesting continuous human settlement over many ages. The parish registers date back to 1582 and thus Dewsall probably escaped destruction in the Civil War although the churchyard cross at some time lost its cross and is left with a stump.
Parts of the church are 14th century (1340) with earlier 12th century elements and the building was extensively restored in 1868.
Exterior Description
The present church was consecrated in 1340 and is on a simple plan – a chancel and a nave with a central aisle and no side chapels or columns. It is a small church seating roughly 80 people.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Maker
Pickford
5.C
Date
Visit
CD/JCE 1/88
Description
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1184 Hz Weight: 364 lbs Diameter: 26.38" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Gloucester foundry
Dove Bell ID: 53140 Tower ID: 19625 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Robert Hendley
Dove Bell ID: 63031 Tower ID: 19625 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 486 334
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.
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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