Nominal: 1084 Hz Weight: 486 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1628
Dove Bell ID: 59696 Tower ID: 23314 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Shenton: St John the Evangelist
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619285
http://www.sheepybenefice.orgOverview
Grid reference: SK 386 3
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 285 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
1860
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Millstone Grit
1860
Millstone Grit
Welsh Slate
1860
Welsh Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
c1630
Maker
Pickford
6.B
Date
c1630
Visit
CD 2/75
Description
Medieval braces in the end frames
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1025 Hz Weight: 709 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Johannes de Stafford
Dove Bell ID: 59697 Tower ID: 23314 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 911 Hz Weight: 836 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Edward Arnold 1788
Dove Bell ID: 59698 Tower ID: 23314 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 386 3
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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