Nominal: 650 Hz Weight: 2128 lbs Diameter: 48.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Thornton 1717
Dove Bell ID: 2010 Tower ID: 14324 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Dedham: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Chelmsford
Church, 608490
Overview
Grid reference: TM 57 331
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 665 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with cast iron pagoda frame located in Tower made by CharlesPenton from London in 1780
Historical Notes
1780 - 1780
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1295 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1754
Dove Bell ID: 18126 Tower ID: 14324 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1225 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1754
Dove Bell ID: 18127 Tower ID: 14324 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1075 Hz Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1754
Dove Bell ID: 18128 Tower ID: 14324 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 975 Hz Weight: 812 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1754
Dove Bell ID: 18129 Tower ID: 14324 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 887 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 37.88" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1754
Dove Bell ID: 18130 Tower ID: 14324 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 809 Hz Weight: 1260 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Robert Burford
Dove Bell ID: 18131 Tower ID: 14324 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 725 Hz Weight: 1792 lbs Diameter: 44.94" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Darbie 1675
Dove Bell ID: 18132 Tower ID: 14324 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 57 331
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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