Nominal: 704.5 Hz Weight: 1680 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 6012 Tower ID: 12743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Shepshed: St Botolph
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619211
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Overview
Grid reference: SK 481 196
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 546 m²
Building Materials
Diorite
13th Century
North Charnwood Diorite
Limestone
13th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Sandstone
13th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Charnian – volcaniclastic sandstone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1412 Hz Weight: 499 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 38754 Tower ID: 12743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1322 Hz Weight: 544 lbs Diameter: 27.63" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 38755 Tower ID: 12743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1172 Hz Weight: 594 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 38756 Tower ID: 12743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1056.5 Hz Weight: 688 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 38757 Tower ID: 12743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 937.5 Hz Weight: 816 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 38758 Tower ID: 12743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 880 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 38759 Tower ID: 12743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 793 Hz Weight: 1172 lbs Diameter: 38.56" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 38760 Tower ID: 12743 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 481 196
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 21/07/1876
It is unknown whether 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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