Nominal: 634.5 Hz Weight: 1904 lbs Diameter: 47" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Fitzanthony I Pennington 1656
Dove Bell ID: 2675 Tower ID: 13527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Frithelstock: St Mary & St Gregory
Diocese of Exeter
Church, 615523
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Overview
Grid reference: SS 463 195
C13 north wall; chancel rebuilt and south aisle built in early C14; c. 1500 south-east chapel and roofs, and west tower rebuilt in C15. The church adjoins the C13 ruins of an Augustinian Priory.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 304 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1056.5 Hz Weight: 686 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1924
Dove Bell ID: 21483 Tower ID: 13527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 954 Hz Diameter: 33.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Llewellins & James 1887
Dove Bell ID: 21484 Tower ID: 13527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 852.5 Hz Diameter: 36.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 21485 Tower ID: 13527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 790 Hz Diameter: 39.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Exeter foundry
Dove Bell ID: 21486 Tower ID: 13527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 701 Hz Diameter: 42" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Christopher I Pennington 1686
Dove Bell ID: 21487 Tower ID: 13527 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SS 463 195
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether 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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