Nominal: 688 Hz Weight: 1909 lbs Diameter: 46" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1812
Dove Bell ID: 1508 Tower ID: 14233 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Chesham: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Oxford
Church, 627577
http://www.stmaryschesham.orgOverview
Grid reference: SP 956 15
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 607 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wrought iron side by side birdcage frame located in Tower made by ThomasVernon from London in 1728
Historical Notes
1728 - 1728
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1177.5 Hz Weight: 780 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1812
Dove Bell ID: 15515 Tower ID: 14233 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1042 Hz Weight: 859 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1812
Dove Bell ID: 15516 Tower ID: 14233 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 925 Hz Weight: 961 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1812
Dove Bell ID: 15517 Tower ID: 14233 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 864 Hz Weight: 1046 lbs Diameter: 37.38" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1980
Dove Bell ID: 15518 Tower ID: 14233 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 767.5 Hz Weight: 1325 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1812
Dove Bell ID: 15519 Tower ID: 14233 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 2413 Hz Weight: 56 lbs Diameter: 14.75" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by John Sturdy
Dove Bell ID: 15520 Tower ID: 14233 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 956 15
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
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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
Sources
Showing 7 entries of 7 View All
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.