Nominal: 842.5 Hz Weight: 791 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John & R Cor 1735
Dove Bell ID: 2913 Tower ID: 14533 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Great Shefford: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SU 380 753
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 249 m²
Building Materials
Flint
12th Century
Flint
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1392 Hz Weight: 323 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1870
Dove Bell ID: 22686 Tower ID: 14533 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1265 Hz Weight: 386 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Robert I Wells
Dove Bell ID: 22687 Tower ID: 14533 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1111.5 Hz Weight: 414 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1870
Dove Bell ID: 22688 Tower ID: 14533 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1061.5 Hz Weight: 444 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by William III Purdue 1662
Dove Bell ID: 22689 Tower ID: 14533 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 917 Hz Weight: 547 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1870
Dove Bell ID: 22690 Tower ID: 14533 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 380 753
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.
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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