Nominal: 612 Hz Weight: 2674 lbs Diameter: 51.5" Bell 1 of 17
Founded by Abel Rudhall 1736
Dove Bell ID: 2760 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Gloucester Cathedral
Diocese of Gloucester
Cathedral, 616001
Overview
Grid reference: SO 831 187
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Services are held multiple times each day. The cathedral is open for visitors every day between 7:30am and 6pm. Facilities include toilets (accessible), baby change facilities, ramped entrance, and a hearing induction loop. There is bell ringing, an organ, regular choir, and live music events. There is also a Sunday school for children.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 3810 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
11C
LIMESTONE
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with side by side birdcage frame made by WalterMayers in 1797
Historical Notes
1797 - 1797
Period Qualifier: 2
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame made in 1896 by Dent.
Historical Notes
1896 - 1896
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1836 Hz Weight: 556 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 17
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1978
Dove Bell ID: 21909 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1616 Hz Weight: 600 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 17
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1978
Dove Bell ID: 21910 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1544 Hz Weight: 593 lbs Diameter: 27.88" Bell 4 of 17
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1978
Dove Bell ID: 21911 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1376 Hz Weight: 620 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 5 of 17
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1978
Dove Bell ID: 21912 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1228 Hz Weight: 612 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 6 of 17
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1978
Dove Bell ID: 21913 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1156 Hz Weight: 668 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 7 of 17
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1978
Dove Bell ID: 21914 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1028 Hz Weight: 802 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 8 of 17
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1978
Dove Bell ID: 21915 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 916 Hz Weight: 850 lbs Diameter: 35.75" Bell 9 of 17
Founded by John Rudhall 1810
Dove Bell ID: 21916 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 816 Hz Weight: 1169 lbs Diameter: 39.25" Bell 10 of 17
Founded by Robert Burford
Dove Bell ID: 21917 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 770 Hz Weight: 1641 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 11 of 17
Founded by Robert Burford
Dove Bell ID: 21918 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 686 Hz Weight: 2050 lbs Diameter: 48" Bell 12 of 17
Founded by John I Pennington ('IP') 1626
Dove Bell ID: 21919 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 510.5 Hz Weight: 6706 lbs Diameter: 68.5" Bell 13 of 17
Founded by Unidentified (inscribed)
Dove Bell ID: 21920 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1258 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 14 of 17
Founded by Robert I Newcombe 1598
Dove Bell ID: 21921 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1163 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 15 of 17
Founded by John Sturdy
Dove Bell ID: 21922 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 252 lbs Diameter: 22.5" Bell 16 of 17
Founded by Unidentified (inscribed)
Dove Bell ID: 21923 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 212 lbs Diameter: 22" Bell 17 of 17
Founded by Unidentified (inscribed) 1584
Dove Bell ID: 63337 Tower ID: 14601 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 831 187
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.
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Notabletree | 1 |
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
Sources
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