Nominal: 700 Hz Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1605
Dove Bell ID: 4737 Tower ID: 12135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Muston: St John Baptist
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619054
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Overview
Grid reference: SK 829 378
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 275 m²
Building Materials
Conglomerate
13th Century
Sandrock
Limestone
13th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1611 (Dendro dated)
Maker
Pickford
6.B
Date
1611 (Dendro dated)
Visit
CD 12/02
Description
Two separate tiers excellent work.
OFJ
0
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 932 Hz Diameter: 32.5" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Henry I Oldfield
Dove Bell ID: 32144 Tower ID: 12135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 843 Hz Diameter: 32.5" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1601
Dove Bell ID: 32145 Tower ID: 12135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 778 Hz Diameter: 37.13" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Henry I Oldfield
Dove Bell ID: 32146 Tower ID: 12135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 2089 Hz Weight: 112 lbs Diameter: 14" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 32147 Tower ID: 12135 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 829 378
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.
Churchyard Structures
War Memorial
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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