Nominal: 616 Hz Weight: 2353 lbs Diameter: 49" Bell 1 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1887
Dove Bell ID: 1045 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bristol Cathedral
Diocese of Bristol
Cathedral, 605001
http://www.bristol-cathedral.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: ST 583 726
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
From Monday-Friday the cathedral is open for visitors 8am-5pm. On Saturdays and Sundays visitors are welcome from 8am-3:15pm. There are regular services. Facilities include toilets (accessible), baby change facilities, large print books, hearing induction, and the cathedral is guide-dog friendly. The church has bell ringing, an organ, a regular choir, and live music events. There is a Sunday school, café, and shop.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 3304 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
1140
Bath Stone
Dundry Stone
1140
Dundry Stone
Limestone
1140
Brockley Down Limestone
Slate
1140
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1500
Maker
Pickford
Date
1500
Visit
DLC 12/89
Description
Clappers Old 5/8 Wheel
OFJ
1
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
9
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1233 Hz Weight: 960 lbs Diameter: 33.38" Bell 2 of 12
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1726
Dove Bell ID: 13112 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1163 Hz Weight: 932 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 3 of 12
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1726
Dove Bell ID: 13113 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036 Hz Weight: 1004 lbs Diameter: 34.63" Bell 4 of 12
Founded by William III & Richard II Purdue 1658
Dove Bell ID: 13114 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 922 Hz Weight: 948 lbs Diameter: 36.38" Bell 5 of 12
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1740
Dove Bell ID: 13115 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 822 Hz Weight: 1148 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 6 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1887
Dove Bell ID: 13116 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 777 Hz Weight: 1214 lbs Diameter: 39.38" Bell 7 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1887
Dove Bell ID: 13117 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 690.5 Hz Weight: 1552 lbs Diameter: 43.63" Bell 8 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1887
Dove Bell ID: 13118 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1376 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 9 of 12
Founded by Thomas Gefferies
Dove Bell ID: 13119 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1240 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 10 of 12
Founded by J White
Dove Bell ID: 13120 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1081 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 11 of 12
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 13121 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 642 Hz Weight: 2240 lbs Diameter: 48.25" Bell 12 of 12
Founded by Roger II Purdue 1670
Dove Bell ID: 13122 Tower ID: 10300 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 583 726
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard does not have any 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 |
Species summary
All of the species listed below have been recorded in close proximity to the Closed Church . A few species which are particularly threatened and affected by disturbance may not be listed here because their exact location cannot be shared.
NOTE: Be aware that this dataset is growing, and the species totals may change once the National Biodiversity Network has added further records. Species may be present but not recorded and still await discovery.
| Category | Total record to date |
|---|---|
| SPECIES RECORDED | 32 |
| Animals Species | 24 |
| Reptiles and Amphibians | 0 |
| Invertebrate species | 23 |
| Birds | 10 |
| Fish Species | 0 |
| Mammals recorded | 2 |
| Bacterial Species | 0 |
| Chromista species | 0 |
| Fungi Species | 0 |
| Plant Species | 8 |
| Algae Species | 0 |
| Mosses and Liverworts (bryophytes) | 1 |
| Ferns | 0 |
| Flowering Plants | 7 |
| Gymnosperm and Ginkgo | 0 |
| Protozoa Species | 0 |
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.
