Nominal: 628 Hz Weight: 2162 lbs Diameter: 47.75" Bell 1 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2001
Dove Bell ID: 1543 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Chilcompton: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Church, 601351
http://stvigorstjohn.churchThis 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: ST 646 524
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 382 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1882 Hz Weight: 452 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 13
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2008
Dove Bell ID: 15724 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1680 Hz Weight: 479 lbs Diameter: 25.2" Bell 3 of 13
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2008
Dove Bell ID: 15725 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1568 Hz Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 4 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 15726 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1409 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 5 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 15727 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1256 Hz Weight: 552 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 6 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 15728 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1177 Hz Weight: 596 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 7 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 15729 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1050 Hz Weight: 626 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 8 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 15730 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 941 Hz Weight: 686 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 9 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 15731 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 838 Hz Weight: 878 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 10 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 15732 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 785 Hz Weight: 1098 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 11 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 15733 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 705 Hz Weight: 1540 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 12 of 13
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2001
Dove Bell ID: 15734 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Bell 13 of 13
Dove Bell ID: 65870 Tower ID: 12701 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 646 524
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Ancienttree | 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.
Further information
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