Nominal: 658 Hz Weight: 1539 lbs Diameter: 44.88" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Hugh I Watts 1608
Dove Bell ID: 407 Tower ID: 10027 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Barkby: St Mary
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619172
Overview
Grid reference: SK 636 98
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Bell ringing Live music and concerts Guidebook available Visitor parking available Assistance dogs welcome
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 638 m²
Building Materials
Cobble
13th Century
Cobbles – Bunter
Conglomerate
13th Century
Sandrock
Diorite
13th Century
Mountsorrel Granodiorite
Limestone
13th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Millstone Grit
13th Century
Millstone Grit
Sandstone
13th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Swithland Slate
13th Century
Swithland Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1096 Hz Weight: 727 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1951
Dove Bell ID: 9768 Tower ID: 10027 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 985 Hz Weight: 765 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1854
Dove Bell ID: 9769 Tower ID: 10027 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 878 Hz Weight: 912 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1634
Dove Bell ID: 9770 Tower ID: 10027 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 829 Hz Weight: 956 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Leicester foundry
Dove Bell ID: 9771 Tower ID: 10027 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 739.5 Hz Weight: 1255 lbs Diameter: 41.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Briant 1803
Dove Bell ID: 9772 Tower ID: 10027 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 636 98
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 O in C 09/05/1891 (partial) & 16/05/1989 (remainder) allowing exceptions (e.g. continued burial in e
It is unknown whether 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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