Nominal: 703 Hz Weight: 1181 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1833
Dove Bell ID: 1453 Tower ID: 14760 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Charlton Mackrell: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601145
http://www.stmichaelssomerton.co.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: ST 528 283
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 318 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1185 Hz Weight: 507 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1833
Dove Bell ID: 15215 Tower ID: 14760 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1042.5 Hz Weight: 524 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William Bilbie 1788
Dove Bell ID: 15216 Tower ID: 14760 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 940 Hz Weight: 611 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 15217 Tower ID: 14760 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 877 Hz Weight: 570 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Robert II Austen 1665
Dove Bell ID: 15218 Tower ID: 14760 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 790.5 Hz Weight: 901 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1855
Dove Bell ID: 15219 Tower ID: 14760 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 528 283
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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