Nominal: 954 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 4537 Tower ID: 11287 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Meriden: St Laurence
Diocese of Coventry
Church, 611056
https://stlaurencemeriden.wordpress.comOverview
Grid reference: SP 252 816
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 495 m²
Building Materials
Permian Sandstone
12th Century
Permian sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in tower. Made in circa 1856 by W. Leeson from Coleshill.
Historical Notes
1856 - 1856
Period Qualifier: 2
Clock
19th Century Clock with plate and spacer frame located in Tower made by WilliamLeeson from Coleshill, Birmingham in 1856
Historical Notes
1856 - 1856
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1497.5 Hz Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 25.18" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by William Brooke 1740
Dove Bell ID: 31175 Tower ID: 11287 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1318.5 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.63" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by William Brooke 1740
Dove Bell ID: 31176 Tower ID: 11287 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1236.5 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by William Brooke 1740
Dove Bell ID: 31177 Tower ID: 11287 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1079.5 Hz Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 31178 Tower ID: 11287 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 252 816
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.
The churchyard has war graves.
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Yew | Notabletree | 1 |
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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