Nominal: 704 Hz Weight: 1310 lbs Diameter: 42.38" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Johannes de York
Dove Bell ID: 657 Tower ID: 11926 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Billesdon: St John Baptist
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619094
https://www.facebook.com/St-John-the-Baptists-Church-Billesdon-155567734909366/Overview
Grid reference: SK 719 25
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors every day between 9am to 5pm Bell ringing Live music and concerts Regular choir Guidebook available Wheelchair access ramp available Visitor toilets available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 383 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
13th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Marlstone
13th Century
Marlstone Rock
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1409.5 Hz Weight: 446 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1956
Dove Bell ID: 11092 Tower ID: 11926 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1331 Hz Weight: 506 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1956
Dove Bell ID: 11093 Tower ID: 11926 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1185 Hz Weight: 533 lbs Diameter: 28.38" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 11094 Tower ID: 11926 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1056 Hz Weight: 682 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 11095 Tower ID: 11926 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 941 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1628
Dove Bell ID: 11096 Tower ID: 11926 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 888 Hz Weight: 750 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1624
Dove Bell ID: 11097 Tower ID: 11926 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 792 Hz Weight: 1065 lbs Diameter: 39.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1862
Dove Bell ID: 11098 Tower ID: 11926 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 719 25
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 03/08/1965 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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