Nominal: 585.9 Hz Weight: 2255 lbs Diameter: 50.83" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1790
Dove Bell ID: 1438 Tower ID: 16751 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Chard: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Overview
Grid reference: ST 323 82
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 498 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1177 Hz Weight: 699 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1882
Dove Bell ID: 15123 Tower ID: 16751 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1101.5 Hz Weight: 744 lbs Diameter: 32.3" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1882
Dove Bell ID: 15124 Tower ID: 16751 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 980.5 Hz Weight: 795 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1790
Dove Bell ID: 15125 Tower ID: 16751 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 876 Hz Weight: 839 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1790
Dove Bell ID: 15126 Tower ID: 16751 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 784.3 Hz Weight: 905 lbs Diameter: 38.3" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1794
Dove Bell ID: 15127 Tower ID: 16751 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 731.8 Hz Weight: 1174 lbs Diameter: 41.3" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1790
Dove Bell ID: 15128 Tower ID: 16751 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 654.3 Hz Weight: 1452 lbs Diameter: 44.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Thomas (Castleman) III Bilbie 1790
Dove Bell ID: 15129 Tower ID: 16751 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 323 82
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 11/12/1854
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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