Nominal: 877.5 Hz Weight: 779 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Taylor 1841
Dove Bell ID: 1792 Tower ID: 15481 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Congerstone: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: SK 366 54
The church is listed Grade II*. It is believed that a church has been on the site since 1179. The older building fabric appears to be 16th Century, and that the Chancel was rebuilt in 1834. The organ, within the tower arch, is a significant internal feature. It was built around 1860 by Henry Willis who built the original Grand Organ in the Royal Albert Hall, and was installed in 1914 by the Earl Howe in memory of his sister Lady Evelyn. There is also a monument to Georgiana, Countess Howe on the north wall of the Chancel dated 1909 which was created by Sir George Frampton.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 249 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
16th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
16th Century
Triassic Red Sandstone
Swithland Slate
16th Century
Swithland Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1339 Hz Weight: 425 lbs Diameter: 26.63" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Taylor 1841
Dove Bell ID: 16999 Tower ID: 15481 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1189 Hz Weight: 442 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Taylor 1841
Dove Bell ID: 17000 Tower ID: 15481 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1118 Hz Weight: 493 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Taylor 1841
Dove Bell ID: 17001 Tower ID: 15481 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 994.5 Hz Weight: 639 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John Taylor 1841
Dove Bell ID: 17002 Tower ID: 15481 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 366 54
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 19/03/1997
It is unknown whether 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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