Nominal: 1214 Hz Weight: 451 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1875
Dove Bell ID: 59665 Tower ID: 23296 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Shearsby: St Mary Magdalene
Overview
Grid reference: SP 623 909
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 216 m²
Building Materials
Cobble
13th Century
Cobbles – Bunter
Diorite
13th Century
South Leicestershire Diorite
Limestone
13th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Sandstone
13th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1140 Hz Weight: 428 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1625
Dove Bell ID: 59666 Tower ID: 23296 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1020 Hz Weight: 593 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by John Briant 1796
Dove Bell ID: 59667 Tower ID: 23296 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 910 Hz Weight: 820 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1620
Dove Bell ID: 59668 Tower ID: 23296 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 623 909
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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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