Nominal: 823.5 Hz Weight: 1045 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1887
Dove Bell ID: 3414 Tower ID: 16904 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hope Bowdler: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: SO 475 924
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 192 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The original twleth century parish church was rebuilt in 1862, having fallen into complete disrepair, using material from the original building and a nearby quarry. The new church is notable for its fine stained glass windows dedicated to past rectors and local families.
The lychgate, erected in 1863, is the only one in Shropshire with a coffin stone.
There are numerous ancient gravestones in the churchyard.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1406 Hz Weight: 350 lbs Diameter: 24.43" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1928
Dove Bell ID: 25335 Tower ID: 16904 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1254 Hz Weight: 394 lbs Diameter: 25.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1928
Dove Bell ID: 25336 Tower ID: 16904 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1119 Hz Weight: 326 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 25337 Tower ID: 16904 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1048.5 Hz Weight: 467 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas Roberts 1681
Dove Bell ID: 25338 Tower ID: 16904 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 943 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 25339 Tower ID: 16904 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 475 924
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
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 | 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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