Nominal: 572 Hz Weight: 2882 lbs Diameter: 53.75" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Ellis I Knight 1640
Dove Bell ID: 5531 Tower ID: 16674 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Reading: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Oxford
Church, 627462
Overview
Grid reference: SU 714 733
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 992 m²
Building Materials
Flint
14th Century
Flint
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1160 Hz Weight: 719 lbs Diameter: 30.88" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Robert Catlin 1740
Dove Bell ID: 36236 Tower ID: 16674 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1092 Hz Weight: 734 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Robert Catlin 1740
Dove Bell ID: 36237 Tower ID: 16674 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 960 Hz Weight: 865 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Ellis I Knight 1640
Dove Bell ID: 36238 Tower ID: 16674 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 860 Hz Weight: 953 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Ellis I Knight 1640
Dove Bell ID: 36239 Tower ID: 16674 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 762 Hz Weight: 1096 lbs Diameter: 39.25" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Robert Catlin 1743
Dove Bell ID: 36240 Tower ID: 16674 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 718 Hz Weight: 1341 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Robert Catlin 1743
Dove Bell ID: 36241 Tower ID: 16674 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 646 Hz Weight: 1971 lbs Diameter: 46.75" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by George Mears 1863
Dove Bell ID: 36242 Tower ID: 16674 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 714 733
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Indian bean | Veterantree | 1 |
| Common horse chestnut | Veterantree | 1 |
| Holm oak | Veterantree | 2 |
| London plane | Notabletree | 3 |
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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