Nominal: 700 Hz Weight: 1797 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 1 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 29 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Abingdon: St Helen
Diocese of Oxford
Major Parish Church, 627295
Overview
Grid reference: SU 496 967
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS ◾8.00 am – Holy Communion (at St Helen’s during the months of October, December, February, April, June, August; otherwise at St Nicolas’ in the Market Place) ◾9.15 am – on the 2nd Sundays of the month: Morning Praise (short service) ◾10.30 am – Sung Eucharist with Junior Church ◾5.30 pm – Evening Service ◾1st Sunday – Vespers ◾2nd Sunday – Taize worship ◾3rd Sunday – Choral Evensong ◾4th Sunday – Service for Healing and Wholeness ◾5th Sunday – Sung Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer WORSHIP - MONDAY TO FRIDAY Morning Prayer at 9.10 am – The Lady Chapel. Wednesday Church at 10.30 am – The South Aisle. Evening Prayer at 5.10 pm – The Lady Chapel. FACILITIES Toilets and car park, both accessible.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1009 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with posted frame located in Tower made by JohnMoore from Clerkenwell, London in 1845
Historical Notes
1845 - 1845
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1752 Hz Weight: 481 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 2 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 7911 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1566.6 Hz Weight: 510 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 7912 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1400 Hz Weight: 526 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 7913 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1310.8 Hz Weight: 582 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 5 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 7914 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1171.2 Hz Weight: 580 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 6 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 7915 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1046.4 Hz Weight: 673 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 7 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 7916 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 934.5 Hz Weight: 807 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 8 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 7917 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 876 Hz Weight: 925 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 9 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 7918 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 782.9 Hz Weight: 1226 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 10 of 12
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2005
Dove Bell ID: 7919 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 112 lbs Bell 11 of 12
Founded by Ellis I Knight 1641
Dove Bell ID: 7920 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 816 Hz Weight: 1129 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 12 of 12
Founded by Henry I Bond & Son(s) 1902
Dove Bell ID: 7921 Tower ID: 15023 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 496 967
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.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 16/04/1861
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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