Nominal: 590 Hz Weight: 2977 lbs Diameter: 53.13" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by Ellis I Knight 1639
Dove Bell ID: 5160 Tower ID: 12493 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Oxford: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Oxford
Major Parish Church, 627223
Overview
Grid reference: SP 516 62
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Open every day. WCs and kitchen. Tower tours. Find opening times and further information at: www.universitychurch.ox.ac.uk/visiting/admission-opening-times/
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1208 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wrought iron side by side birdcage frame located in 1st Floor made by ThomasParis from Warwick
Historical Notes
1740 - 1740
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1003 Hz Weight: 1003 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1731
Dove Bell ID: 34296 Tower ID: 12493 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 893 Hz Weight: 1168 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1894
Dove Bell ID: 34297 Tower ID: 12493 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 792 Hz Weight: 1281 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Ellis I Knight 1641
Dove Bell ID: 34298 Tower ID: 12493 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 749 Hz Weight: 1783 lbs Diameter: 44.5" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Robert III, Thomas III & Wm Newcombe 1612
Dove Bell ID: 34299 Tower ID: 12493 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 665 Hz Weight: 2266 lbs Diameter: 48" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by Robert III, Thomas III & Wm Newcombe 1612
Dove Bell ID: 34300 Tower ID: 12493 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 2035 Hz Weight: 110 lbs Diameter: 16.5" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by William Yare 1611
Dove Bell ID: 34301 Tower ID: 12493 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 516 62
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether 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 | 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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