Nominal: 663 Hz Weight: 1887 lbs Diameter: 47.5" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1815
Dove Bell ID: 7571 Tower ID: 14418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Witney: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Oxford
Major Parish Church, 627266
http://www.witneyparish.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 356 92
C12 origins, rebuilt mid C13; early C14 chapels added to North transept and West end of North aisle; South transept enlarged C15; restored 1865-9
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 975 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Church. C12, rebuilt mid C13; early C14 chapels added to North transept and West end of North aisle; South transept enlarged C15; restored 1865-9
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1326 Hz Weight: 667 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1938
Dove Bell ID: 46614 Tower ID: 14418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1252.5 Hz Weight: 687 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1938
Dove Bell ID: 46615 Tower ID: 14418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1113 Hz Weight: 775 lbs Diameter: 31.56" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1938
Dove Bell ID: 46616 Tower ID: 14418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 993 Hz Weight: 892 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Henry III Bagley 1731
Dove Bell ID: 46617 Tower ID: 14418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 885 Hz Weight: 852 lbs Diameter: 35.38" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1765
Dove Bell ID: 46618 Tower ID: 14418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 835 Hz Weight: 962 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Abel Rudhall 1755
Dove Bell ID: 46619 Tower ID: 14418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 742.5 Hz Weight: 1368 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Richard Keene 1660
Dove Bell ID: 46620 Tower ID: 14418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1765.5 Hz Weight: 168 lbs Diameter: 19.75" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1957
Dove Bell ID: 46621 Tower ID: 14418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 356 92
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 | 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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