Weight: 1435 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1771
Dove Bell ID: 3463 Tower ID: 12194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Houghton-on-the-Hill: St Catharine
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619154
Overview
Grid reference: SK 676 33
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The church is only open for services and events at present (updated May 2015). WC in church. Parking on street only.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 408 m²
Building Materials
Cobble
14th Century
Cobbles – Bunter
Conglomerate
14th Century
Sandrock
Ironstone
14th Century
Banbury Ironstone
Limestone
14th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Sand
14th Century
Northampton Sand (purple
Sandstone
14th Century
bioturbated sandstone)
Swithland Slate
14th Century
Swithland Slate
Tufa
14th Century
Calcareous tufa
Interior
Bells
Weight: 445 lbs Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Petit & Fritsen 1978
Dove Bell ID: 25590 Tower ID: 12194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 503 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1771
Dove Bell ID: 25591 Tower ID: 12194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 668 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Newcombe
Dove Bell ID: 25592 Tower ID: 12194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 825 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Alexander Rigby 1706
Dove Bell ID: 25593 Tower ID: 12194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 906 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1638
Dove Bell ID: 25594 Tower ID: 12194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 676 33
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
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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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