Nominal: 703 Hz Weight: 1629 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 5934 Tower ID: 17084 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Seend: Holy Cross
Overview
Grid reference: ST 944 609
There has been a settlement here since Norman times and the church has been on its present site since then. The present church was built in the mid 15th Century with enlargements in the 16th Century, and further alterations in the second halves of both the 18th and 19th Centuries .
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 339 m²
Exterior Description
The clock is on the middle floor of the tower with the single clock face to the North of the tower.
Building Materials
Bath Stone
14th Century
Bath Stone
Ragstone
14th Century
Corallian Ragstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
made by JohnSmith & Sons from Derby
Bells
Nominal: 1176.5 Hz Weight: 485 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1880
Dove Bell ID: 38342 Tower ID: 17084 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1053 Hz Weight: 561 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1880
Dove Bell ID: 38343 Tower ID: 17084 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 936.5 Hz Weight: 627 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Roger I Purdue 1636
Dove Bell ID: 38344 Tower ID: 17084 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 880.5 Hz Weight: 744 lbs Diameter: 34.88" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Roger I Purdue 1636
Dove Bell ID: 38345 Tower ID: 17084 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 788.5 Hz Weight: 954 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Robert & James Wells 1793
Dove Bell ID: 38346 Tower ID: 17084 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 944 609
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.
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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