Nominal: 578 Hz Weight: 3226 lbs Diameter: 55" Bell 1 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1896
Dove Bell ID: 539 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Bedford: St Paul
Diocese of St.Albans
Major Parish Church, 632282
Overview
Grid reference: TL 49 496
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors everyday between 10am and 4pm Bell ringing Live music and concerts Regular choir Guided tours and guidebook available Wheelchair accessible toilets available Visitor toilets and parking available Assistance dogs welcome
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1257 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron posted frame located in Tower made by Handley & Moore? from London in 1811
Historical Notes
1811 - 1811
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1738 Hz Weight: 570 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1977
Dove Bell ID: 10470 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1544 Hz Weight: 574 lbs Diameter: 26.88" Bell 3 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1977
Dove Bell ID: 10471 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1456 Hz Weight: 646 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1896
Dove Bell ID: 10472 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1302 Hz Weight: 683 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 5 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1896
Dove Bell ID: 10473 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1156.5 Hz Weight: 792 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 6 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1896
Dove Bell ID: 10474 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1088.5 Hz Weight: 810 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 7 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 10475 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 968 Hz Weight: 935 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 8 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 10476 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 867.5 Hz Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 9 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1896
Dove Bell ID: 10477 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 771 Hz Weight: 1621 lbs Diameter: 42.25" Bell 10 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 10478 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 725 Hz Weight: 1712 lbs Diameter: 44.25" Bell 11 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 10479 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 649.5 Hz Weight: 2195 lbs Diameter: 47.63" Bell 12 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1945
Dove Bell ID: 10480 Tower ID: 14240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 49 496
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 14/07/1922
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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