Nominal: 716 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 38.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1794
Dove Bell ID: 4903 Tower ID: 11566 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
North Hill: St Torney
Diocese of Truro
CCT Church, 639230
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: SX 271 766
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Open daily to visitors from 9am until dusk (except during services) Wheelchair access Guide dogs welcome
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 554 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There are four listed memorials and four war graves in this church building.
The Mausoleum of the Rodd family is under the east end of the north aisle.
The slate table tomb of Thomas Vincent of Battens and his wife, Jane, dated 1606, is located at the west end of the north aisle.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1194 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1794
Dove Bell ID: 32977 Tower ID: 11566 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1123 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1868
Dove Bell ID: 32978 Tower ID: 11566 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 981 Hz Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1794
Dove Bell ID: 32979 Tower ID: 11566 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 910.5 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Christopher IV & John IV Pennington 1794
Dove Bell ID: 32980 Tower ID: 11566 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 831 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1868
Dove Bell ID: 32981 Tower ID: 11566 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 271 766
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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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