Nominal: 1063.5 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 501 Tower ID: 12303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Battlesden: St Peter & All Saints
Diocese of St.Albans
Church, 632257
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Overview
Grid reference: SP 959 290
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, chancel and south-west tower.
Footprint of Church buildings: 154 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The walls, two doorways and two windows are 13th century. It has been altered without being enlarged, with the usual later windows inserted: in the 16th century a tower was built inside the church at the south-west and mild restoration was carried out in 1898 by J.T. Lawrence of Leighton Buzzard.
Exterior Description
The walls are of ironstone with some Tottenhoe stone, patched with brick and tile; the nave has been given stock brick battlements.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is plastered and whitened, and would be more pleasant if relieved of some of its seats. There are monuments on each side of the chancel arch, both 17th century, to members of the Duncombe family. The glass in the east window and the nave north window is by Westlake.
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1539
Maker
Pickford
3.B
Date
1539
Visit
CD/JCE 11/97
Description
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1280 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 10285 Tower ID: 12303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1164 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1813
Dove Bell ID: 10286 Tower ID: 12303 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 959 290
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.
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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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