Nominal: 764 Hz Weight: 1184 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1762
Dove Bell ID: 3806 Tower ID: 11197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Knighton: St Mary Magdalen
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619025
http://www.stmarysknighton.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SK 599 12
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 678 m²
Building Materials
Cobble
13th Century
Cobbles – Bunter
Conglomerate
13th Century
Sandrock
Diorite
13th Century
Mountsorrel Granodiorite
Millstone Grit
13th Century
Millstone Grit
Sandstone
13th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Dane Hills Sandstone
Slate
13th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1546 Hz Weight: 511 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 27408 Tower ID: 11197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1433 Hz Weight: 557 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 27409 Tower ID: 11197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1278 Hz Weight: 650 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1762
Dove Bell ID: 27410 Tower ID: 11197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1144 Hz Weight: 666 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1762
Dove Bell ID: 27411 Tower ID: 11197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1020 Hz Weight: 833 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1762
Dove Bell ID: 27412 Tower ID: 11197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 951 Hz Weight: 850 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1762
Dove Bell ID: 27413 Tower ID: 11197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 849 Hz Weight: 943 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1762
Dove Bell ID: 27414 Tower ID: 11197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 744.5 Hz Weight: 1456 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1627
Dove Bell ID: 27415 Tower ID: 11197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 599 12
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 13/07/2016
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.
Further information
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