Nominal: 831 Hz Weight: 1061 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1911
Dove Bell ID: 3286 Tower ID: 13809 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
High Bickington: St Mary
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615403
Overview
Grid reference: SS 599 205
C12 nave & South tower; C15 nave altered, tower truncated, North aisle, South porch, West tower added; restored 1876-91
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 387 m²
Building Materials
Bath Stone
12th Century
Bath Stone
Sandstone
12th Century
Dark Red Sandstone
Sandstone
12th Century
Medium- Grained Bude Sandstone
Sandstone
12th Century
Pickwell Down Sandstone
Sandstone
12th Century
Red Sandstone
Slate
12th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1665 Hz Weight: 432 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1911
Dove Bell ID: 24636 Tower ID: 13809 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1569.5 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1827
Dove Bell ID: 24637 Tower ID: 13809 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1394.5 Hz Weight: 424 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by William Evans 1753
Dove Bell ID: 24638 Tower ID: 13809 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1254 Hz Weight: 485 lbs Diameter: 27.88" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by William Evans 1753
Dove Bell ID: 24639 Tower ID: 13809 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1111.5 Hz Weight: 541 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1911
Dove Bell ID: 24640 Tower ID: 13809 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1048 Hz Weight: 564 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by William Evans 1753
Dove Bell ID: 24641 Tower ID: 13809 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 936 Hz Weight: 912 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by William Evans 1753
Dove Bell ID: 24642 Tower ID: 13809 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 599 205
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.
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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