Nominal: 692.5 Hz Weight: 1609 lbs Diameter: 44.75" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Philip Wightman 1702
Dove Bell ID: 7541 Tower ID: 11839 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Wirksworth: St Mary
Diocese of Derby
Major Parish Church, 612183
https://www.wirksworthteamministry.co.ukThis 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: SK 287 539
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 913 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1387 Hz Weight: 612 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 46465 Tower ID: 11839 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1307 Hz Weight: 632 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 46466 Tower ID: 11839 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1164 Hz Weight: 712 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Philip Wightman 1702
Dove Bell ID: 46467 Tower ID: 11839 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1038.5 Hz Weight: 779 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Philip Wightman 1702
Dove Bell ID: 46468 Tower ID: 11839 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 924.5 Hz Weight: 934 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Philip Wightman 1702
Dove Bell ID: 46469 Tower ID: 11839 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 872 Hz Weight: 992 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Philip Wightman 1702
Dove Bell ID: 46470 Tower ID: 11839 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 778 Hz Weight: 1252 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1839
Dove Bell ID: 46471 Tower ID: 11839 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 45 lbs Diameter: 12.25" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1873
Dove Bell ID: 46472 Tower ID: 11839 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 287 539
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.
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
Sources
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