Nominal: 812.4 Hz Weight: 787 lbs Diameter: 35.56" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1887
Dove Bell ID: 3722 Tower ID: 11038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Kingskerswell: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SX 876 678
The Parish Church in Kingskerswell is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, dating back to the early 14th Century, and includes the ruins of a Manor house of similar date. Early C15 nave & South aisle; late C15/early C16 North aisle and early C16 North porch. Restored in 1874 by Rowell. All of the large stained-glass windows have been installed in the past ninety years.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 365 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Graffito
Bells
Nominal: 1627 Hz Weight: 313 lbs Diameter: 23.13" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Eijsbouts 2019
Dove Bell ID: 26963 Tower ID: 11038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1522.8 Hz Weight: 339 lbs Diameter: 23.88" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Eijsbouts 2019
Dove Bell ID: 26964 Tower ID: 11038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1360.8 Hz Weight: 326 lbs Diameter: 24.06" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1887
Dove Bell ID: 26965 Tower ID: 11038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1215.6 Hz Weight: 437 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John IV Pennington 1815
Dove Bell ID: 26966 Tower ID: 11038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1086.2 Hz Weight: 449 lbs Diameter: 28.06" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Eijsbouts 2019
Dove Bell ID: 26967 Tower ID: 11038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1017.6 Hz Weight: 539 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John IV Pennington 1815
Dove Bell ID: 26968 Tower ID: 11038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 909.2 Hz Weight: 719 lbs Diameter: 32.88" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1937
Dove Bell ID: 26969 Tower ID: 11038 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 876 678
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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 19/10/1979
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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