Nominal: 1468.5 Hz Weight: 280 lbs Diameter: 22.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank) 1862
Dove Bell ID: 60213 Tower ID: 23593 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Spernall: St Leonard
Overview
Grid reference: SP 86 621
The chancel was built in 1844 in the neo-Norman style but the chancel arch is 12th century and some of the rubble masonry of the side walls of the nave may also be of the same period. The nave has two north and two south windows: the eastern pair are late 14th century but the western ones probably date from 1884 when the nave walls were partly rebuilt and the church generally restored.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel, south porch used as a vestry, and a belI-cote on the western gable of the nave.
Description of Archaeology and History
The chancel was built in 1844 in the neo-Norman style but the chancel arch is 12th century and some of the rubble masonry of the side walls of the nave may also be of the same period. The nave has two north and two south windows: the eastern pair are late 14th century but the western ones probably date from 1884 when the nave walls were partly rebuilt and the church generally restored. The west window of two lights with a trefoil head is probably of late 13th century origin much restored in the 19th century: the 19th century east wheel window has six robust colonnettes.
Exterior Description
At the south-east and north-east external.angles of the chancel are neo-Norman nook columns.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
15th Century
Fragments of 15th century foliated stained glass in the heads of the two principal lights and also in the top-light of the north-east window of the nave.
Building Materials
Limestone
12th Century
Wilmcote Limestone
Sandstone
12th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Interior
Interior Description
The roof of the chancel dates from 1884 as does that of the nave, though some of the old beams may have been re-used in the nave. The early 16th century oak doorin the north wall has moulded ribs dividing it into three panels, with the remains of trefoiled ogee heads with rose cusp-points and tracery. The south door dates from c.1600 with applied moulded ribs dividing it into five panels. Pew height oak panelling was inserted in 1935: the rest of the walls are plastered and whitened.
Fixtures and fittings
Rail
18th Century
Wooden communion rails
Font (object)
1935
Octagonal stone font
Pew (object)
1935
Oak
Pulpit
1935
Desk
19th Century
Reader's Desk with poppy-head ends.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 86 621
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
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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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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