Nominal: 808 Hz Weight: 1143 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 710 Tower ID: 16453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Birstall: St James the Great
Overview
Grid reference: SK 596 88
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors Saturdays between 10am and 12pm Bell ringing Regular choir Wheelchair accessible toilets available Visitor toilets available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 727 m²
Building Materials
Blue Lias
13th Century
Blue Lias
Cobble
13th Century
Cobbles – Bunter
Conglomerate
13th Century
Sandrock
Diorite
13th Century
South Charnwood Diorite
Limestone
13th Century
Upper Lincolnshire Limestone
Sandstone
13th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Dane Hills Sandstone
Swithland Slate
13th Century
Swithland Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1620 Hz Weight: 331 lbs Diameter: 23" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 11393 Tower ID: 16453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1525 Hz Weight: 361 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 11394 Tower ID: 16453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1356 Hz Weight: 388 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 11395 Tower ID: 16453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1208 Hz Weight: 408 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 11396 Tower ID: 16453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1080 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 11397 Tower ID: 16453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1017 Hz Weight: 661 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 11398 Tower ID: 16453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 907.5 Hz Weight: 877 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 11399 Tower ID: 16453 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 596 88
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is O in C 28/06/1974 allowing exceptions (e.g. continued burial in existing vaults)
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.
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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