Grove: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: SU 402 904
A small building, of stone rubble, forming a pleasing group with the canal, hump-backed bridge and lock keeper's cottage. Rebuilt in the 14th century: the east and west windows are partly of that date, and there are two 14th century niches in the east wall on either side of the Altar.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Rectangular, with no structual divisions; north porch and western bell-cote. Presumably a fragment of a larger building.
Description of Archaeology and History
Rebuilt in the 14th century: the east and west windows are partly of that date, and there are two 14th century niches in the east wall on either side of the Altar. There is a Perpendicular doorway with a flat head on the north side and a window of the sane date (i.e. early 16th century) on the south side.
There was a restoration in 1883 during which the east and west walls were partly rebuilt, the porch was added, and a new hipped roof and fittings provided. The wooden open-framed bell turret is also 19th century.
Exterior Description
A small building, of stone rubble, forming a group with the canal, hump-backed bridge and lock keeper's cottage.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
12th Century
Circular bowl of clunch with moulded upper and lower edges, on a modern base.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 402 904
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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