Nominal: 590.5 Hz Weight: 3142 lbs Diameter: 54.63" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by Christopher Hodson 1693
Dove Bell ID: 2188 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Durham Cathedral
Diocese of Durham
Cathedral, 613001
http://www.durhamcathedral.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: NZ 273 421
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The Cathedral is open for worship and private prayer between 7.30am and 9.30am Monday to Saturday; 7.45am and 12.30pm on Sunday. The Cathedral is open to visitors until 6.00pm Monday to Saturday; and 5.30pm on Sunday. Admission fees apply. Service times are on Sundays (8.00am - Holy Communion, 10.00am - Matins, 11.15am - Sung Eucharist, 3.30pm - Evensong) and weekdays(8.45am - Morning Prayer, 12.30pm - Holy Communion, 5.15pm - Evensong or Evening Prayer) Facilities include toilets (accessible), baby change facilities, ramped entrance, hearing induction loop, large print books, and the Cathedral is guide dog friendly. There is bell ringing, an organ, regular choir, and live music events. A Sunday school is held for children. There is also a café and shop.
Building
Building Materials
Sandstone
1093-1130
Middle Coal Measures Sandstone
Slate
1093-1130
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron plate and spacer frame located in Tower made by ThomasCooke from York in 1868
Historical Notes
1868 - 1868
Period Qualifier: 2
Bell Frame
1766
Maker
Pickford
Date
1766
Visit
RMC 4/77
Description
All Original Gear Bilbie. York Fecit
OFJ
1
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1491 Hz Weight: 727 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1980
Dove Bell ID: 19051 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1325.5 Hz Weight: 792 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1980
Dove Bell ID: 19052 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1182 Hz Weight: 878 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1780
Dove Bell ID: 19053 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 1114.5 Hz Weight: 882 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Christopher Hodson 1693
Dove Bell ID: 19054 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 992 Hz Weight: 1117 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by William Chapman 1781
Dove Bell ID: 19055 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 884 Hz Weight: 1240 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1896
Dove Bell ID: 19056 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 789.5 Hz Weight: 1408 lbs Diameter: 42.38" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Christopher Hodson 1693
Dove Bell ID: 19057 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 745 Hz Weight: 1765 lbs Diameter: 45.75" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by Christopher Hodson 1693
Dove Bell ID: 19058 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 659 Hz Weight: 2417 lbs Diameter: 49.75" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by Christopher Hodson 1693
Dove Bell ID: 19059 Tower ID: 16115 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 273 421
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.
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Cappadocian maple | Notabletree | 1 |
| Common beech | Notabletree | 1 |
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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