Nominal: 603 Hz Weight: 2470 lbs Diameter: 50.63" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1925
Dove Bell ID: 3326 Tower ID: 11995 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Hinckley: The Assumption of St Mary
Diocese of Leicester
Church, 619308
Overview
Grid reference: SP 427 938
A large 2* town centre parish church, originally built in the 13th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 867 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
14th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
14th Century
Triassic Red Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame made by Gillett & Bland from Croydon in 1876
Historical Notes
1876 - 1876
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1210 Hz Weight: 642 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1925
Dove Bell ID: 24858 Tower ID: 11995 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1141 Hz Weight: 642 lbs Diameter: 30.18" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1925
Dove Bell ID: 24859 Tower ID: 11995 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1016.5 Hz Weight: 782 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1925
Dove Bell ID: 24860 Tower ID: 11995 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 905 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1925
Dove Bell ID: 24861 Tower ID: 11995 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 804 Hz Weight: 1070 lbs Diameter: 37.81" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1925
Dove Bell ID: 24862 Tower ID: 11995 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 761 Hz Weight: 1284 lbs Diameter: 40.06" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1925
Dove Bell ID: 24863 Tower ID: 11995 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 679.5 Hz Weight: 1738 lbs Diameter: 44.38" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1925
Dove Bell ID: 24864 Tower ID: 11995 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 427 938
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 07/12/1855 allowing exceptions (e.g. continued burial in existing vaults) postponed by Oc in
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 | Yes |
| 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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