Nominal: 692 Hz Weight: 1757 lbs Diameter: 43.63" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 1152 Tower ID: 11599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Buckfastleigh: Holy Trinity
Diocese of Exeter
Ruin, 615651
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: SX 742 665
C13 tower; most of building destroyed by major fire 1992.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 354 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1386 Hz Weight: 487 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 13685 Tower ID: 11599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1305 Hz Weight: 527 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 13686 Tower ID: 11599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1163 Hz Weight: 575 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 13687 Tower ID: 11599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036.5 Hz Weight: 612 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 13688 Tower ID: 11599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 923 Hz Weight: 781 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 13689 Tower ID: 11599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 871.5 Hz Weight: 941 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 13690 Tower ID: 11599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 777 Hz Weight: 1225 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1934
Dove Bell ID: 13691 Tower ID: 11599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 742 665
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.
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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