Walsall: St Mark
Overview
Grid reference: SP 14 987
Blue, red and cream brick in very simple gothic vernacular built as cheaply as possible. Exterior view from the road shows four pairs of lancet windows, a small porch followed by a fifth pair of lancets.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel, small vestry.
Description of Archaeology and History
Said to date from 1871.
Exterior Description
Blue, red and cream brick in very simple gothic vernacular built as cheaply as possible. Exterior view from the road shows four pairs of lancet windows, a small porch followed by a fifth pair of lancets. Other wall has six pairs of windows. Apsidal end, originally with three landet windows visible on the exterior, but blocked in so as to accommodate the retable.
Interior
Interior Description
Interior light and brightly painted blue and white. Chancel arch; chancel up two steps. Door leading to small vestry in the south wall of the chancel. Exposed wooden rafters and arched braces.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Modern communion table of wood carved in a bulbous style recalling that of c.1600
Font (object)
Stone, four Corinthian columns supporting pink bowl, from Rushall parish church. Probably late Victorian.
Pulpit
1945
Light oak
Lectern
1945
Carved wooden eagle, light oak in memory of a past vicar died 1945.
Rail
Gothic fielder & leaf type, iron, painted black.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 14 987
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.
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 | 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.
Further information
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