Nominal: 625 Hz Weight: 2264 lbs Diameter: 48.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 6748 Tower ID: 14401 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Thorncombe: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601612
http://www.stmaryschurchthorncombe.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: ST 375 33
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 487 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
19th Century
Bath Stone
Chert
19th Century
Chert
Ham Hill Stone
19th Century
Ham Hill Stone
Sand
19th Century
Upper Greensand
Slate
19th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1251 Hz Weight: 537 lbs Diameter: 28.18" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1963
Dove Bell ID: 42477 Tower ID: 14401 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1181 Hz Weight: 589 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1963
Dove Bell ID: 42478 Tower ID: 14401 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1052 Hz Weight: 675 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1963
Dove Bell ID: 42479 Tower ID: 14401 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 937 Hz Weight: 760 lbs Diameter: 32.88" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1963
Dove Bell ID: 42480 Tower ID: 14401 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 841 Hz Weight: 914 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Robert Wiseman 1613
Dove Bell ID: 42481 Tower ID: 14401 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 785 Hz Weight: 1053 lbs Diameter: 39.63" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1800
Dove Bell ID: 42482 Tower ID: 14401 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 704 Hz Weight: 1559 lbs Diameter: 44.13" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1782
Dove Bell ID: 42483 Tower ID: 14401 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 375 33
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.
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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