Nominal: 782 Hz Weight: 1269 lbs Diameter: 39.38" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 6152 Tower ID: 14517 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Somerby: All Saints
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619165
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Overview
Grid reference: SK 779 104
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 362 m²
Building Materials
Conglomerate
13th Century
Sandrock
Limestone
13th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Sand
13th Century
Northampton Sand
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by Gillett & Bland from Croydon in 1876
Historical Notes
1876 - 1876
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1313 Hz Weight: 412 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 39492 Tower ID: 14517 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1177 Hz Weight: 473 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 39493 Tower ID: 14517 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1040 Hz Weight: 585 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 39494 Tower ID: 14517 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 980 Hz Weight: 646 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 39495 Tower ID: 14517 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 876 Hz Weight: 872 lbs Diameter: 34.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 39496 Tower ID: 14517 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 779 104
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 16/02/1977
The churchyard has war graves.
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 | Yes |
| 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.
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