Nominal: 769 Hz Weight: 1287 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1893
Dove Bell ID: 4009 Tower ID: 15531 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Limington: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601155
Overview
Grid reference: ST 541 223
The church is substantially 14th century, perhaps with a Norman north door (now blocked), and unusually a stone roofed and vaulted chantry chapel circa 1329. The building although plain is rich with work and furnishings from succeeding centuries.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 258 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
It is evident (Jerry Sampson) the chapel was heavily restored in the 19th century when niches on the north wall were blocked and much of the ashlar re-tooled. “Curiously painted” ceiling ribs described by Rack in the 1780’s appears to have been scraped in the restoration, or possibly later.
A brass plaque in the chapel notes Edgar Glanville rector 1923-35 and his wife “Restored this chantry chapel to its proper use AD 1931”. The chapel roof has been the subject of a heritage restoration project with HLF through 2019 and 2020.
The nave was re-roofed in 1882 and chancel windows renewed in 1870, glazed by Clayton & Bell 1870-2.
Exterior Description
The church is substantially 14th century, perhaps with a Norman north door (now blocked), and unusually a stone roofed and vaulted chantry chapel circa 1329. It is evident (Jerry Sampson) the chapel was heavily restored in the 19th century when niches on the north wall were blocked and much of the ashlar re-tooled.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1292 Hz Weight: 583 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1893
Dove Bell ID: 28439 Tower ID: 15531 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1150 Hz Weight: 634 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1893
Dove Bell ID: 28440 Tower ID: 15531 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1024 Hz Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1893
Dove Bell ID: 28441 Tower ID: 15531 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 966 Hz Weight: 826 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1893
Dove Bell ID: 28442 Tower ID: 15531 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 862 Hz Weight: 922 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Llewellins & James 1909
Dove Bell ID: 28443 Tower ID: 15531 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 541 223
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
Churchyard Structures
War Memorial
First World War
Added to with Second World War inscriptions.
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.
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