Nominal: 679 Hz Weight: 1328 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1628
Dove Bell ID: 7414 Tower ID: 11676 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Whitwick: St John Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: SK 435 161
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 427 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
13th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Shepshed Stone
Swithland Slate
13th Century
Swithland Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1372.5 Hz Weight: 459 lbs Diameter: 26.13" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 45843 Tower ID: 11676 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1301 Hz Weight: 501 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 45844 Tower ID: 11676 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1163.5 Hz Weight: 581 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 45845 Tower ID: 11676 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036 Hz Weight: 718 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 45846 Tower ID: 11676 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 919.5 Hz Weight: 723 lbs Diameter: 33.38" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1628
Dove Bell ID: 45847 Tower ID: 11676 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 865.5 Hz Weight: 774 lbs Diameter: 34.75" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1628
Dove Bell ID: 45848 Tower ID: 11676 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 760.5 Hz Weight: 1026 lbs Diameter: 38.38" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1628
Dove Bell ID: 45849 Tower ID: 11676 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 435 161
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 07/05/1858
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.
Churchyard Structures
War Memorial
In churchyard Listed Grade II
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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