Weight: 2156 lbs Diameter: 47.75" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1720
Dove Bell ID: 7506 Tower ID: 14257 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Wingham: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Canterbury
Church, 606022
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: TR 242 574
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 685 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
17th Century Clock with wrought iron end to end birdcage frame located in Tower
Historical Notes
1650 - 1650
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1720
Dove Bell ID: 46306 Tower ID: 14257 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1720
Dove Bell ID: 46307 Tower ID: 14257 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1720
Dove Bell ID: 46308 Tower ID: 14257 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1720
Dove Bell ID: 46309 Tower ID: 14257 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 1064 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1720
Dove Bell ID: 46310 Tower ID: 14257 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 1176 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1720
Dove Bell ID: 46311 Tower ID: 14257 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 1456 lbs Diameter: 42.65" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Richard Phelps 1720
Dove Bell ID: 46312 Tower ID: 14257 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 242 574
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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