Nominal: 665 Hz Weight: 1584 lbs Diameter: 44.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Richard I Purdue 1629
Dove Bell ID: 7222 Tower ID: 14103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
West Buckland: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Overview
Grid reference: ST 173 204
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 341 m²
Building Materials
Blue Lias
13th
Blue Lias
Ham Stone
13th
Ham Stone
Welsh Slate
13th
Welsh Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1141 Hz Weight: 631 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1902
Dove Bell ID: 44921 Tower ID: 14103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1013.5 Hz Weight: 725 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1902
Dove Bell ID: 44922 Tower ID: 14103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 897 Hz Weight: 793 lbs Diameter: 34.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1848
Dove Bell ID: 44923 Tower ID: 14103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 844 Hz Weight: 1095 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1848
Dove Bell ID: 44924 Tower ID: 14103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 750 Hz Weight: 1357 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by George Purdue 1606
Dove Bell ID: 44925 Tower ID: 14103 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 173 204
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether 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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