Nominal: 626 Hz Weight: 2072 lbs Diameter: 48.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas Russell 1741
Dove Bell ID: 792 Tower ID: 13983 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Blunham: St Edmund or St James
Diocese of St.Albans
Church, 632292
http://www.riversmeetbenefice.co.uk/This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: TL 153 511
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors everyday approximately from 9am to 6pm Bell ringing Live concerts and music Regular choir Guidebook available Baby changing facilities and visitor parking available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 506 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1048 Hz Weight: 806 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1954
Dove Bell ID: 11835 Tower ID: 13983 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 934 Hz Weight: 868 lbs Diameter: 36.13" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1752
Dove Bell ID: 11836 Tower ID: 13983 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 856 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Newcombe (generic) 1602
Dove Bell ID: 11837 Tower ID: 13983 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 780 Hz Weight: 1176 lbs Diameter: 40.63" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Newcombe (generic) 1602
Dove Bell ID: 11838 Tower ID: 13983 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 696 Hz Weight: 1456 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Hugh I Watts 1609
Dove Bell ID: 11839 Tower ID: 13983 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 153 511
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 04/11/1901
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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