Nominal: 690 Hz Weight: 1513 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1857
Dove Bell ID: 2622 Tower ID: 15403 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Fordingbridge: St Mary
Diocese of Winchester
Church, 641202
Overview
Grid reference: SU 145 138
St Mary's Fordingbridge is the largest church within the Avon Valley Partnership. Greater part of the church is 13th century, following extensive re-building of Norman church. It is a Grade 1-listed building.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
St Mary's church in Church Street, Fordingbridge is about five minutes walk from the town centre. The north door of the church is usually open from 9am - 5pm (or before dusk in winter), and on Sundays from 7 30am until before dusk or after evensong on the third and fourth Sundays. No access to a toilet but public conveniences available in town centre car park. Parking can be in front of the lych gate, within the glebe field behind the adjacent Rectory (ground conditions and weather permitting) or via parking for the disabled area at the south-east corner of the church.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 648 m²
Building Materials
Flint
13th Century
Flint
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1380 Hz Weight: 451 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2000
Dove Bell ID: 21238 Tower ID: 15403 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1299.2 Hz Weight: 510 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2000
Dove Bell ID: 21239 Tower ID: 15403 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1163 Hz Weight: 553 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1857
Dove Bell ID: 21240 Tower ID: 15403 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 582 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Francis Foster 1655
Dove Bell ID: 21241 Tower ID: 15403 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 923 Hz Weight: 726 lbs Diameter: 32.94" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 21242 Tower ID: 15403 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 868 Hz Weight: 839 lbs Diameter: 34.94" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 21243 Tower ID: 15403 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 775 Hz Weight: 1101 lbs Diameter: 38.38" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 21244 Tower ID: 15403 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 148 lbs Diameter: 18.18" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1984
Dove Bell ID: 21245 Tower ID: 15403 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 145 138
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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