Nominal: 1464 Hz Weight: 280 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Vickers Sons & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 6865 Tower ID: 16065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Toller Whelme: St John
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1868
East window has the Crucifixion, dedicated in 1868 by Richard and Elizabeth Genge.
Stained Glass
Late 19th Century
South-east nave window, St Paul with sword and book, dedicated by the widow of Richard Pope, who died in 1879.
Stained Glass
North-east nave window, St John the Evangelist, dedicated in memory of William Pope died 1831 and Sarah his wife died 1828, both buried at Corscombe. Signed Cox & Son, London.
Stained Glass
West window, 2-light with Jesus as the Good Shepherd and “Come unto me all ye that labour”, with the Evangelists above and below, all within vesicae, deeply coloured. In memory of Jane Pope, died 1862.
Building Materials
Ham Hill Stone
1869-71
Ham Hill Stone
Sand
1869-71
Upper Greensand
Slate
1869-71
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
1870
Oak table with tracery front
Pulpit
1870
Hexagonal oak with tracery panels, steps en suite.
Lectern
1870
Wrought iron, spiral stem.
Font (object)
1870
Tall octagonal stone font with tracery panels and conical metal lid with cross finial, painted white.
Plaque (object)
Various
Several brass plaques in the chancel and porch recording the munificence of William Pope of Toller Whelme and the parishioners of Corscombe in providing the church and its contents.
Rail
1870
Plain wood
Bells
Nominal: 2132.5 Hz Weight: 84 lbs Diameter: 17" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Vickers Sons & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 43029 Tower ID: 16065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1853 Hz Weight: 112 lbs Diameter: 19" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Vickers Sons & Co 1866
Dove Bell ID: 43030 Tower ID: 16065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1719.5 Hz Weight: 168 lbs Diameter: 21" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Vickers Sons & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 43031 Tower ID: 16065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1716 Hz Weight: 252 lbs Diameter: 24.25" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Vickers Sons & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 43032 Tower ID: 16065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
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.
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
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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Yew | Notabletree | 1 |
| Yew | Veterantree | 1 |
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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