Nominal: 734.5 Hz Weight: 1382 lbs Diameter: 41.75" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Christopher Hodson 1679
Dove Bell ID: 4533 Tower ID: 16617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Meopham: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Rochester
Church, 631084
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 644 662
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 706 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame made by James WilliamBenson from London in 1879
Historical Notes
1879 - 1879
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1468 Hz Weight: 512 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1949
Dove Bell ID: 31151 Tower ID: 16617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1376 Hz Weight: 524 lbs Diameter: 27.13" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1949
Dove Bell ID: 31152 Tower ID: 16617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1223 Hz Weight: 548 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1910
Dove Bell ID: 31153 Tower ID: 16617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1101 Hz Weight: 630 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Michael Darbie 1650
Dove Bell ID: 31154 Tower ID: 16617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 979 Hz Weight: 696 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John & Christopher Hodson 1677
Dove Bell ID: 31155 Tower ID: 16617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 918 Hz Weight: 821 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John & Christopher Hodson 1677
Dove Bell ID: 31156 Tower ID: 16617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 826 Hz Weight: 1016 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Michael Darbie 1651
Dove Bell ID: 31157 Tower ID: 16617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 644 662
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.
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Notabletree | 1 |
| Pine | Notabletree | 1 |
| Common horse chestnut | Notabletree | 1 |
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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