Nominal: 877 Hz Weight: 970 lbs Diameter: 36.13" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1718
Dove Bell ID: 722 Tower ID: 16541 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bishop's Castle: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Hereford
Church, 618301
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Overview
Grid reference: SO 323 884
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 693 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1472 Hz Weight: 508 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1767
Dove Bell ID: 11451 Tower ID: 16541 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1294 Hz Weight: 530 lbs Diameter: 28.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1718
Dove Bell ID: 11452 Tower ID: 16541 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1171 Hz Weight: 576 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1718
Dove Bell ID: 11453 Tower ID: 16541 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1096 Hz Weight: 628 lbs Diameter: 30.88" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1718
Dove Bell ID: 11454 Tower ID: 16541 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 987 Hz Weight: 798 lbs Diameter: 33.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Rudhall 1820
Dove Bell ID: 11455 Tower ID: 16541 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 323 884
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.
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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