Nominal: 556.5 Hz Weight: 3085 lbs Diameter: 54" Bell 1 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 1247 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich
Cathedral, 633001
Overview
Grid reference: TL 855 641
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The Cathedral is open to visitors every day from 8.30 a.m.to 6.00 p.m. throughout the year. Entry is free but there is a suggested donation. A free introductory leaflet is available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Polish. Regular Guided Tours (approx 1 hour) run from April to September at 11 am daily (except Sundays). Occasionally a tour may have to be cancelled if another event is taking place in the Cathedral. Groups should pre-book with the Visitor Services Coordinator [email protected]
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 2568 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with cast iron side-by-side birdcage frame. Made in circa 1705 by Mark Hawkins of Bury St Edmunds.
Historical Notes
1705 - 1705
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1670 Hz Weight: 783 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2011
Dove Bell ID: 14167 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1487 Hz Weight: 732 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2011
Dove Bell ID: 14168 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1402 Hz Weight: 717 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 14169 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1248 Hz Weight: 723 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 5 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 14170 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1112 Hz Weight: 776 lbs Diameter: 32.63" Bell 6 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 14171 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1050 Hz Weight: 849 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 7 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 14172 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 936 Hz Weight: 880 lbs Diameter: 35.38" Bell 8 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 14173 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 833.5 Hz Weight: 1039 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 9 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 14174 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 743 Hz Weight: 1287 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 10 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 14175 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 701 Hz Weight: 1458 lbs Diameter: 43.25" Bell 11 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 14176 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 624 Hz Weight: 1965 lbs Diameter: 48" Bell 12 of 14
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1785
Dove Bell ID: 14177 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 991 Hz Weight: 886 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 13 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2013
Dove Bell ID: 14178 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 850 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 37.13" Bell 14 of 14
Founded by John Darbie 1680
Dove Bell ID: 14179 Tower ID: 12587 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 855 641
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.
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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