Weight: 112 lbs Diameter: 17" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas Purdue 1665
Dove Bell ID: 52664 Tower ID: 19328 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Compton Abbas: St Michael
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
A vesica in the central of the three east lancets containing the sacred monogram IHS on a blue ground.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
c.1858
The altar is a table of oak on chamfered legs.
Pulpit
The pulpit is of stained pine, octagonal with a moulded cornice and trefoiled blind arches in each panel.
Lectern
c.1867
The lectern is of oak with a revolving double desk on a turned column with a ringed shaft and octagonal moulded base and capital. The desk is pierced with a quatrefoil with foliate carving in the form of a decorative cross.
Font (object)
The font is very plain, circular on a double-chamfered base; perhaps thirteenth-century, recut, or perhaps all of c.1868.
Rail
The communion rails are of oak, plain.
Bells
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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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
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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