Nominal: 591 Hz Weight: 2596 lbs Diameter: 51.25" Bell 1 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 5530 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Reading: St Laurence
Diocese of Oxford
Church, 627459
Overview
Grid reference: SU 717 735
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 764 m²
Building Materials
Flint
11th Century
Flint
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1776 Hz Weight: 515 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 2 of 13
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1929
Dove Bell ID: 36224 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1576 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 3 of 13
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1929
Dove Bell ID: 36225 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1477.5 Hz Weight: 610 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 13
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1929
Dove Bell ID: 36226 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1336 Hz Weight: 567 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 5 of 13
Founded by Robert Catlin 1748
Dove Bell ID: 36227 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1192 Hz Weight: 619 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 6 of 13
Founded by Robert Catlin 1748
Dove Bell ID: 36228 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1112 Hz Weight: 661 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 7 of 13
Founded by Robert Catlin 1748
Dove Bell ID: 36229 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 988 Hz Weight: 760 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 8 of 13
Founded by Robert Catlin 1748
Dove Bell ID: 36230 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 888 Hz Weight: 1067 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 9 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 36231 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 788 Hz Weight: 1280 lbs Diameter: 39.25" Bell 10 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 36232 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 738.7 Hz Weight: 1202 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 11 of 13
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1803
Dove Bell ID: 36233 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 665.8 Hz Weight: 1641 lbs Diameter: 45.38" Bell 12 of 13
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1793
Dove Bell ID: 36234 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 262 lbs Diameter: 22" Bell 13 of 13
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1929
Dove Bell ID: 36235 Tower ID: 10597 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 717 735
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Judas tree | Notabletree | 1 |
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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