Nominal: 804 Hz Weight: 1126 lbs Diameter: 38.75" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 6722 Tower ID: 15200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Tharston: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TM 190 942
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 228 m²
Exterior Description
Mainly C14. Comprising nave chancel, west tower and north porch. Perpendicular fenestration, straight-headed in chancel. West tower faced in knapped flint, flushwork panelled battlements, diagonal buttresses on west side, stair turret to belfry, and west doorway with fleurons in the spandrels. C15 north porch with flushwork panelling.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Some C15 bench ends with poppy-heads and a few with relief carving below. C15 font with 4 lions against the stem and flowers, and angels and lions against the bowl and with C17 cover. Monument 1623 alabester tablet to Robert Woode with inscription between 2 obelisks with skeleton below. Built of flint with stone dressings and with slate and tiled roof.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1208 Hz Weight: 464 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 42361 Tower ID: 15200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1077 Hz Weight: 586 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1976
Dove Bell ID: 42362 Tower ID: 15200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1016 Hz Weight: 619 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 42363 Tower ID: 15200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 888 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John Magges
Dove Bell ID: 42364 Tower ID: 15200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 190 942
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.
Churchyard Structures
Mausoleum
1855 Harvey Mausoleum
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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