Nominal: 680 Hz Weight: 2604 lbs Diameter: 50.25" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 5067 Tower ID: 11088 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Old Hill: Holy Trinity
Diocese of Worcester
Church, 642210
http://www.holytrinity.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SO 955 862
The style of the building is decorated, and the broad nave is no doubt a reflection of the need to provide as much seating within the church as possible and for that seating to command a view of the pulpit. The external facing is roughly dressed sandstone, which well suits the sturdy character of the building.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A long broad aisleless nave with a south porch; transepts; shallow ehancel with vestry and tower to the south and an organ chamber to the north.
Footprint of Church buildings: 799 m²
Exterior Description
The tower is commanding and the detail of its design makes it without doubt the most impressive part of the building; it is relatively unusual in its position, on the south side of the chancel, but this may well have been to secure the maximum impact upon the main Halesowen Road and this is certainly achieved.
The style of the building is decorated, and the broad nave is no doubt a reflection of the need to provide as much seating within the church as possible and for that seating to command a view of the pulpit. The external facing is roughly dressed sandstone, which well suits the sturdy character of the building. Nave windows are of two principal lights, with a cinquefoil in the head and in the two western bays, where there is a gallery within, the windows are contractedto a cinquefoil only with the same heavy hood-mould as for the more easterly windows. The west front is not wholly unimpressive - three large windows, the centre one slightly larger than the other two, over a central doorway with a sharp triangular gable.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior may be characterised by its spaciousness and the vigour of its prominent roof-structure. At the west is the gallery, two bays deep, and the front painted white; in the centre, rather unexpectedly for a church of this period, is a brightly polychromed Royal Arms.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century located in Tower made by J.B.Joyce from Whitchurch in 1876
Historical Notes
1876 - 1876
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1360 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 33815 Tower ID: 11088 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1275 Hz Weight: 735 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 33816 Tower ID: 11088 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1133 Hz Weight: 864 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 33817 Tower ID: 11088 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1020 Hz Weight: 964 lbs Diameter: 35.38" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 33818 Tower ID: 11088 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 907 Hz Weight: 1176 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 33819 Tower ID: 11088 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 850 Hz Weight: 1356 lbs Diameter: 40.38" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 33820 Tower ID: 11088 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 765 Hz Weight: 1849 lbs Diameter: 44.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 33821 Tower ID: 11088 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 955 862
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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.
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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.
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