Nominal: 666 Hz Weight: 2023 lbs Diameter: 46.13" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 1133 Tower ID: 13152 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Broughton Astley: St Mary
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619248
http://www.stmaryandstmichael.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SP 526 926
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 451 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
Slate
13th Century
Slate
Tufa
13th Century
Calcareous tufa
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1333 Hz Weight: 462 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1972
Dove Bell ID: 13582 Tower ID: 13152 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1258 Hz Weight: 488 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1972
Dove Bell ID: 13583 Tower ID: 13152 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1121 Hz Weight: 610 lbs Diameter: 29.88" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1945
Dove Bell ID: 13584 Tower ID: 13152 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1000 Hz Weight: 748 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1637
Dove Bell ID: 13585 Tower ID: 13152 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 889.5 Hz Weight: 740 lbs Diameter: 33.68" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1637
Dove Bell ID: 13586 Tower ID: 13152 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 839 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 35.75" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1637
Dove Bell ID: 13587 Tower ID: 13152 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 746 Hz Weight: 1451 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 13588 Tower ID: 13152 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 526 926
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 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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