Diameter: 16.31" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1850
Dove Bell ID: 56157 Tower ID: 21320 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Kingsdown: St John the Evangelist
Diocese of Canterbury
Church, 606163
Overview
Grid reference: TR 378 485
The church was built in 1850 and is typically Victorian in style. The church is contained within the original churchyard, beside which there is a later interconnecting one.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Exterior Description
As well as the main body of the church there is a small vestry, below which is the boiler room.
At the rear of the church are two outbuildings.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the main building is the village war memorial, Victorian stained glass windows and a few memorials dedicated to William Curling and his family. Mr Curling provided the land and the money for its construction.
Fixtures and fittings
Inscribed Object
Village war memorial
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian
Inscribed Object
Memorials dedicated to William Curling and his family (Curling provided the land and money for the church's construction).
Bells
Diameter: 18.18" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1849
Dove Bell ID: 56158 Tower ID: 21320 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 378 485
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
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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