Nominal: 712.5 Hz Weight: 1506 lbs Diameter: 42.19" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1946
Dove Bell ID: 6169 Tower ID: 16179 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
South Cadbury: St Thomas a Becket
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601068
http://camelotparishes.co.uk/south-cadburyThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
View more information about this church on the Heritage at Risk website
Overview
Grid reference: ST 631 254
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 189 m²
Building Materials
Blue Lias
13th Century
Blue Lias
Doulting Stone
13th Century
Doulting Stone
Welsh Slate
13th Century
Welsh Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1198 Hz Weight: 475 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Abraham Bilbie 1769
Dove Bell ID: 39574 Tower ID: 16179 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1066 Hz Weight: 547 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Kingston 1818
Dove Bell ID: 39575 Tower ID: 16179 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 952 Hz Weight: 696 lbs Diameter: 32.06" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1946
Dove Bell ID: 39576 Tower ID: 16179 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 898 Hz Weight: 752 lbs Diameter: 34.13" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Abraham Bilbie
Dove Bell ID: 39577 Tower ID: 16179 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 800 Hz Weight: 963 lbs Diameter: 37.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1870
Dove Bell ID: 39578 Tower ID: 16179 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 631 254
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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