Nominal: 651.5 Hz Weight: 2464 lbs Diameter: 48.5" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1949
Dove Bell ID: 56576 Tower ID: 21550 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Leicester: St Nicholas
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619042
https://stnicholasleicester.comOverview
Grid reference: SK 582 45
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 460 m²
Building Materials
Cobble
pre C11
Cobbles – Bunter
Diorite
pre C11
South Charnwood Diorite
Diorite
pre C11
South Leicestershire Diorite
Millstone Grit
pre C11
Millstone Grit
Sandstone
pre C11
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
pre C11
Dane Hills Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century located in Tower made by Edward Arnold from Leicester in 1790
Historical Notes
1790 - 1790
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1210 Hz Weight: 337 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by George I Oldfield 1656
Dove Bell ID: 56577 Tower ID: 21550 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1120 Hz Weight: 449 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by William Noone 1710
Dove Bell ID: 56578 Tower ID: 21550 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1019 Hz Weight: 712 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1617
Dove Bell ID: 56579 Tower ID: 21550 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 582 45
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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 O in C 19/10/1855 allowing exceptions (e.g. continued burial in existing vaults)
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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