Nominal: 790 Hz Weight: 959 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Hedderly 1757
Dove Bell ID: 6758 Tower ID: 13347 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Thornton: St Peter
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619334
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Overview
Grid reference: SK 468 76
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 405 m²
Building Materials
Cobble
1300
Cobbles – local igneous
Diorite
1300
South Charnwood Diorite
Limestone
1300
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Sandstone
1300
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Swithland Slate
1300
Swithland Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wrought iron side by side birdcage frame
Historical Notes
1700 - 1700
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1328 Hz Weight: 522 lbs Diameter: 27.4" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 42531 Tower ID: 13347 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1185.4 Hz Weight: 543 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1866
Dove Bell ID: 42532 Tower ID: 13347 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1056.1 Hz Weight: 569 lbs Diameter: 30.3" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1907
Dove Bell ID: 42533 Tower ID: 13347 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 995 Hz Weight: 720 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 42534 Tower ID: 13347 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 886.5 Hz Weight: 863 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1939
Dove Bell ID: 42535 Tower ID: 13347 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 468 76
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 | Yes |
| 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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