Nominal: 654 Hz Weight: 2441 lbs Diameter: 48.5" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Pennington 1641
Dove Bell ID: 5185 Tower ID: 15737 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Paignton: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615276
http://www.paigntonparishchurch.co.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: SX 886 608
C12 origins; C13 and C15 alterations; C14 porch; restored 1864 by E Christian and 1912-14 by W D Caroe, who added vestries
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 751 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
12th Century
Bath Stone
Bath Stone
12th Century
Bath Stone
Beer Stone
12th Century
Beer Stone
Breccia
12th Century
Torbay Breccia
Breccia
12th Century
Torbay Breccia
Breccia
12th Century
Torbay Breccia
Breccia
12th Century
Torbay Breccia
Limestone
12th Century
Pale Grey Torquay Limestone
Malmstone
12th Century
Malmstone
Slate
12th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1325 Hz Weight: 668 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1902
Dove Bell ID: 34454 Tower ID: 15737 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1248 Hz Weight: 708 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1902
Dove Bell ID: 34455 Tower ID: 15737 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1109 Hz Weight: 776 lbs Diameter: 32.63" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1871
Dove Bell ID: 34456 Tower ID: 15737 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 986 Hz Weight: 872 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1805
Dove Bell ID: 34457 Tower ID: 15737 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 875 Hz Weight: 1061 lbs Diameter: 37.13" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Wroth 1748
Dove Bell ID: 34458 Tower ID: 15737 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 827 Hz Weight: 1246 lbs Diameter: 38.88" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Thomas II Wroth 1748
Dove Bell ID: 34459 Tower ID: 15737 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 736 Hz Weight: 1528 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1903
Dove Bell ID: 34460 Tower ID: 15737 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 14" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co
Dove Bell ID: 58564 Tower ID: 15737 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 886 608
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.
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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