Nominal: 844 Hz Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by William Noone 1701
Dove Bell ID: 5104 Tower ID: 10600 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Orton-on-the-Hill: St Edith of Polesworth
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619289
http://www.sheepybenefice.orgThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
View more information about this church on the Heritage at Risk website
Overview
Grid reference: SK 304 39
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Accessible toilets available Visitor toilets available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 347 m²
Building Materials
Blue Lias
14th Century
Blue Lias
Millstone Grit
14th Century
Millstone Grit
Sandstone
14th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
14th Century
Triassic Red Sandstone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1414 Hz Weight: 472 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 34012 Tower ID: 10600 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1264 Hz Weight: 462 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 34013 Tower ID: 10600 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1126 Hz Weight: 518 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by William Noone 1701
Dove Bell ID: 34014 Tower ID: 10600 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1063 Hz Weight: 596 lbs Diameter: 30.03" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by William Noone 1701
Dove Bell ID: 34015 Tower ID: 10600 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 947 Hz Weight: 778 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2003
Dove Bell ID: 34016 Tower ID: 10600 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 715 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by Watts (generic) 1595
Dove Bell ID: 34017 Tower ID: 10600 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 304 39
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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