Nominal: 876.5 Hz Weight: 998 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 6435 Tower ID: 11782 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Stoke Prior: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: SO 949 676
St Michael and All Angels is set on the outskirts of the small village of Stoke Prior and is surrounded by a large churchyard which is heavily populated with headstones. The church is statutorily Listed Grade I and the lychgate is separately listed Grade II. The church dates from the 12th century but only the tower and nave survive from that building.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 463 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1758 Hz Weight: 380 lbs Diameter: 23.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 40882 Tower ID: 11782 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1660 Hz Weight: 412 lbs Diameter: 24.38" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 40883 Tower ID: 11782 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1478 Hz Weight: 434 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 40884 Tower ID: 11782 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1317 Hz Weight: 481 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 40885 Tower ID: 11782 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1174 Hz Weight: 601 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 40886 Tower ID: 11782 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1105 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John II Martin 1663
Dove Bell ID: 40887 Tower ID: 11782 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 986 Hz Weight: 844 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John II Green 1620
Dove Bell ID: 40888 Tower ID: 11782 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 949 676
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.
Churchyard Structures
Lych Gate
Unknown
Unknown origin - Restored Mid-C19
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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