Nominal: 822 Hz Weight: 1163 lbs Diameter: 38.06" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 4441 Tower ID: 12136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Markfield: St. Michael and All Angels
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619330
https://www.j22churches.org.uk/markfieldOverview
Grid reference: SK 487 100
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 361 m²
Building Materials
Diorite
12th Century
Markfieldite
Millstone Grit
12th Century
Millstone Grit
Sandstone
12th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Slate
12th Century
Slate
Swithland Slate
12th Century
Swithland Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1365 Hz Weight: 453 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1903
Dove Bell ID: 30657 Tower ID: 12136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1231 Hz Weight: 524 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 30658 Tower ID: 12136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1092 Hz Weight: 432 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Hedderly 1747
Dove Bell ID: 30659 Tower ID: 12136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1029 Hz Weight: 502 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1617
Dove Bell ID: 30660 Tower ID: 12136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 922 Hz Weight: 825 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1901
Dove Bell ID: 30661 Tower ID: 12136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 487 100
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 26/09/1891
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
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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