Nominal: 600 Hz Weight: 2490 lbs Diameter: 51.13" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 1595 Tower ID: 15238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Chulmleigh: St Mary Magdalene
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615434
Overview
Grid reference: SS 686 141
Late C15; restored 1878-9 by Ashworth and J F Gould
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Live music/concerts Regular choir Wall paintings/art Guidebooks/notes available Wheelchair access ramp Assistance dogs welcome Visitor parking available A church tour podcast is available to download from: http://viewpoynt.com/product/st-mary-magdalene/
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 544 m²
Building Materials
Breccia
15th Century
Breccia
Granite
15th Century
Blue Granite
Sandstone
15th Century
Crackington Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Culm Sandstones
Sandstone
15th Century
Red Sandstone
Slate
15th Century
Crackington Slate
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by W.F.Evans & Sons from Birmingham
Historical Notes
1891 - 1891
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1202 Hz Weight: 743 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1924
Dove Bell ID: 16008 Tower ID: 15238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1135 Hz Weight: 815 lbs Diameter: 31.88" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1924
Dove Bell ID: 16009 Tower ID: 15238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1011 Hz Weight: 928 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 16010 Tower ID: 15238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 901 Hz Weight: 988 lbs Diameter: 36.63" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 16011 Tower ID: 15238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 802 Hz Weight: 1215 lbs Diameter: 39.63" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 16012 Tower ID: 15238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 757 Hz Weight: 1410 lbs Diameter: 41.75" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 16013 Tower ID: 15238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 675 Hz Weight: 1782 lbs Diameter: 45.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1718
Dove Bell ID: 16014 Tower ID: 15238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 686 141
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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