Nominal: 594 Hz Weight: 2829 lbs Diameter: 53.75" Bell 1 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 1012 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Bridgwater: St Mary
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Major Parish Church, 601404
http://www.stmarysbridgwater.orgThis 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 297 369
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:30pm and Fridays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Bell ringing Live music and concerts Regular choir Guidebook available Wheelchair access ramp and accessible toilets available Visitor toilets and baby changing facilities available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1085 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1780.4 Hz Weight: 524 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 12928 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1586.8 Hz Weight: 527 lbs Diameter: 26.4" Bell 3 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 12929 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1494.2 Hz Weight: 543 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 12930 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1334 Hz Weight: 607 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 5 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 12931 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1190 Hz Weight: 683 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 6 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1899
Dove Bell ID: 12932 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1120 Hz Weight: 696 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 7 of 13
Founded by Thomas Bayley 1745
Dove Bell ID: 12933 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 994 Hz Weight: 925 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 8 of 13
Founded by Robert I Austen 1640
Dove Bell ID: 12934 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 888 Hz Weight: 1213 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 9 of 13
Founded by George & William II Purdue 1615
Dove Bell ID: 12935 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 794 Hz Weight: 1257 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 10 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1899
Dove Bell ID: 12936 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 745.5 Hz Weight: 1371 lbs Diameter: 41.75" Bell 11 of 13
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1721
Dove Bell ID: 12937 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 668.5 Hz Weight: 1788 lbs Diameter: 46.5" Bell 12 of 13
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1721
Dove Bell ID: 12938 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1056.9 Hz Weight: 804 lbs Diameter: 32.3" Bell 13 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2020
Dove Bell ID: 12939 Tower ID: 11086 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 297 369
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 18/02/1854
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
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