Nominal: 667 Hz Weight: 1680 lbs Diameter: 45.5" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1821
Dove Bell ID: 3636 Tower ID: 10712 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Kempsey: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: SO 848 490
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 718 m²
Building Materials
Blue Lias
12th Century
Blue Lias
Slate
12th Century
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Maker
Pickford
6.A
Date
Visit
CD 11/89
Description
Was 3.F
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1336.5 Hz Weight: 566 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2012
Dove Bell ID: 26490 Tower ID: 10712 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1255.5 Hz Weight: 573 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2012
Dove Bell ID: 26491 Tower ID: 10712 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1121 Hz Weight: 622 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Matthew I & Henry II Bagley 1686
Dove Bell ID: 26492 Tower ID: 10712 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 998 Hz Weight: 691 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Matthew I & Henry II Bagley 1686
Dove Bell ID: 26493 Tower ID: 10712 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 887.9 Hz Weight: 734 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Matthew I & Henry II Bagley 1686
Dove Bell ID: 26494 Tower ID: 10712 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 838.1 Hz Weight: 961 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Matthew I & Henry II Bagley 1686
Dove Bell ID: 26495 Tower ID: 10712 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 747 Hz Weight: 1143 lbs Diameter: 39.63" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Matthew I & Henry II Bagley 1686
Dove Bell ID: 26496 Tower ID: 10712 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 2592 Hz Weight: 73 lbs Diameter: 13.75" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John Baker 1587
Dove Bell ID: 26497 Tower ID: 10712 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 848 490
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.
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 horse chestnut | Veterantree | 1 |
| Common horse chestnut | Notabletree | 1 |
| Pedunculate oak | Veterantree | 1 |
| Silver birch | 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.
Further information
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