Nominal: 692 Hz Weight: 1684 lbs Diameter: 44.13" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by Thomas III Pennington 1673
Dove Bell ID: 6780 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Thorverton: St Thomas of Canterbury
Overview
Grid reference: SS 924 21
C15 tower, porch. Major rebuilding 1834-40; reseated 1840 by J Hayward; restored 1864; vestry rebuilt 1884; tower restored 1905; further restorations 1953-5 and 1971-2
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 470 m²
Building Materials
Basalt
15th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
15th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
15th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
15th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Basalt
15th Century
Exeter Volcanics
Bath Stone
15th Century
Bath Stone
Bath Stone
15th Century
Bath Stone
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Beer Stone
15th Century
Beer Stone
Sandstone
15th Century
Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Dark Red Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wrought iron side by side birdcage frame located in Tower made by JohnTickle (or Tickel) from Crediton
Historical Notes
1745 - 1745
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 486 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1994
Dove Bell ID: 42613 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 485 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1994
Dove Bell ID: 42614 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1383 Hz Weight: 490 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1894
Dove Bell ID: 42615 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1306 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1894
Dove Bell ID: 42616 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1165 Hz Weight: 548 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by George Mears 1861
Dove Bell ID: 42617 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1035 Hz Weight: 587 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by George Mears 1861
Dove Bell ID: 42618 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 922 Hz Weight: 666 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Thomas III Pennington 1674
Dove Bell ID: 42619 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 871 Hz Weight: 935 lbs Diameter: 36.13" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by Thomas III Pennington 1673
Dove Bell ID: 42620 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 777 Hz Weight: 1349 lbs Diameter: 40.75" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by John [E] Pennington 1662
Dove Bell ID: 42621 Tower ID: 16860 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 924 21
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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.
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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