Nominal: 815 Hz Weight: 1185 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 2041 Tower ID: 12700 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Desford: St Martin
Overview
Grid reference: SK 478 34
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 306 m²
Building Materials
Cobble
13th Century
Cobbles – Bunter
Cobble
13th Century
Cobbles – flint
Cobble
13th Century
Cobbles – local igneous
Diorite
13th Century
South Charnwood Diorite
Millstone Grit
13th Century
Millstone Grit
Sandstone
13th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Slate
13th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1369 Hz Weight: 381 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 18278 Tower ID: 12700 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1223 Hz Weight: 482 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 18279 Tower ID: 12700 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1089 Hz Weight: 529 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 18280 Tower ID: 12700 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1022 Hz Weight: 651 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 18281 Tower ID: 12700 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 917 Hz Weight: 808 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 18282 Tower ID: 12700 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 478 34
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 18/05/1984
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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