Nominal: 641 Hz Weight: 1859 lbs Diameter: 45" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Wokingham foundry
Dove Bell ID: 2092 Tower ID: 10217 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Dorchester: St Peter & St Paul
Diocese of Oxford
Major Parish Church, 627108
http://www.dorchester-abbey.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SU 579 941
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Live music/concerts Regular choir Wall paintings/art Guided tours Cafe/restaurant Wheelchair accessible ramp and accessible toilets Assistance dogs welcome Baby changing facilities A church tour podcast is available for download from: http://viewpoynt.com/product/dorchester-abbey/
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1320 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1291 Hz Weight: 498 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1867
Dove Bell ID: 18516 Tower ID: 10217 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1213.5 Hz Weight: 537 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1867
Dove Bell ID: 18517 Tower ID: 10217 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1082 Hz Weight: 687 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Ellis I, Francis & Henry II Knight 1651
Dove Bell ID: 18518 Tower ID: 10217 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 969 Hz Weight: 640 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Henry I Knight 1603
Dove Bell ID: 18519 Tower ID: 10217 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 858.5 Hz Weight: 796 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Henry I Knight 1606
Dove Bell ID: 18520 Tower ID: 10217 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 811 Hz Weight: 1163 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Henry I Knight 1591
Dove Bell ID: 18521 Tower ID: 10217 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 722.5 Hz Weight: 1460 lbs Diameter: 41.63" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Exeter foundry
Dove Bell ID: 18522 Tower ID: 10217 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 579 941
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
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 | Yes |
| 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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