Nominal: 640.5 Hz Weight: 2190 lbs Diameter: 48" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Kebyll
Dove Bell ID: 3279 Tower ID: 13298 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Heytesbury: St Peter & St Paul
Diocese of Salisbury
Church, 634419
Overview
Grid reference: ST 925 425
Built from Saxon foundations the church in the middle of the village stands out now with its Norman heritage. A cruciform shape with vast nave and chancel, two side chapels, and aisles constructed by William Butterfield for the chancel in the mid 1800s.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 695 m²
Exterior Description
A cruciform shape with vast nave and chancel, two side chapels, and aisles constructed by William Butterfield for the chancel in the mid 1800s.
Building Materials
Bath Stone
12th Century
Bath Stone
Chilmark Stone
12th Century
Chilmark Stone
Flint
12th Century
Flint
Slate
12th Century
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
Good quality Victorian glass windows. Pulpit and Brass lectern given in 1908. Communion silver also gifted. Chancel pews of good quality and part of the Butterfield restoration in the 1860s. No valuable furniture or paintings. 6 Bells in the tower.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron side by side birdcage frame located in Tower made by JohnMoore & Sons from Clerkenwell, London in 1874
Historical Notes
1874 - 1874
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1076.5 Hz Weight: 639 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by William Cockey 1732
Dove Bell ID: 24606 Tower ID: 13298 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 959.5 Hz Weight: 719 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John II Lott 1668
Dove Bell ID: 24607 Tower ID: 13298 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 853.5 Hz Weight: 965 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by James Burrough 1753
Dove Bell ID: 24608 Tower ID: 13298 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 801 Hz Weight: 1003 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Richard I Purdue 1619
Dove Bell ID: 24609 Tower ID: 13298 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 718.5 Hz Weight: 1618 lbs Diameter: 43.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1843
Dove Bell ID: 24610 Tower ID: 13298 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 925 425
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
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 |
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.
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