Nominal: 523.2 Hz Weight: 4415 lbs Diameter: 59.44" Bell 1 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1990
Dove Bell ID: 686 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Birmingham: St Martin
Diocese of Birmingham
Major Parish Church, 602006
http://www.bullring.orgOverview
Grid reference: SP 73 865
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The church is open for visitors from 10am-5pm, and there is a café on site. Services are on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Facilities include toilets (accessible), baby change facilities, ramped entrance, and the church is guide dog friendly. The church has bell ringing, a regular choir, an organ, and holds music concerts. Additionally there is a crèche, Sunday school, and youth group.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1785 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
Red sandstone foundations of medieval church found during construction of church hall 1954. South-west crypt opened and recorded in 1974. More than one style and one colour of sandstone represented in surviving medieval springers. Footing of north wall of tower exposed in excavations 2001. Parish rooms 1954-57, extended 2002-03.
Excavation of graveyard to north and west of church 2001 recorded 857 burials, mainly of the late 18th and 19th cents. The majority were in wooden coffins in earth-cut graves. 35 brick-lined graves and vaults were recorded. There was much disarticulated bone, some of which had been placed in charnel pits.
Exterior Description
13th century church had nave, north and south aisles, tower and spire, crypt beneath nave and vaulted crypt at west end of south aisle. Lower part of tower original. Medieval crypt at west end of south aisle originally covered by a low groined vault, entered by plain pointed doorway. Crypt under chancel- no vault, floor and lower parts of walls cut into bedrock. 17th century church had chancel with crypt under, nave and north and south aisles. Medieval ribbed vault of south-west crypt replaced in brick, probably 18th century- remaining medieval features were corner springers and several courses of sandstone masonry. Whole building with exception of spire was encased in brick in 1690. Whole of church, except for tower, rebuilt in 14th century style in 1873-75. Walls of church at time of restoration were on the old foundations- plan of medieval church was nave, chancel, north and south aisles and tower at north-west corner.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
Medieval
Historical Notes
1200 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 2
Medieval stonework in lower part of tower.
Nave
13th Century
Aisle
13th Century
Spire
13th Century
Crypt
13th Century Crypt beneath nave had no vault, floor and lower parts of walls cut into bedrock.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Crypt
13th Century Vaulted crypt at west end of south aisle originally covered by a low groined vault, entered by plain pointed doorway.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
Medieval ribbed vault of south-west crypt replaced in brick, probably 18th century
Floor
19th Century
Historical Notes
1873 - 1873
Period Qualifier: 1
Medieval nave many feet lower than later nave
Building Materials
Sandstone
Medieval Red sandstone foundations of medieval church found during construction of church hall 1954.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 2
Brick
17th Century Whole building with exception of spire was encased in brick in 1690
Historical Notes
1690 - 1690
Period Qualifier: 2
Evidences
Documentary Evidence
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Arch
12th Century Evidence of 12th century building found during 19th century restoration consisted of reused stones, including parts of a small arch, probably a doorway, with chevron ornament, and door and window jambs
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Clock
made by JohnSmith & Sons from Derby
Door
12th Century Evidence of 12th century building found during 19th century restoration consisted of reused stones, including parts of a small arch, probably a doorway, with chevron ornament, and door and window jambs
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Jamb
12th Century Evidence of 12th century building found during 19th century restoration consisted of reused stones, including parts of a small arch, probably a doorway, with chevron ornament, and door and window jambs
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 2359 Hz Weight: 666 lbs Diameter: 24.88" Bell 2 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 11232 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 2100.4 Hz Weight: 653 lbs Diameter: 25.44" Bell 3 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 11233 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1981.8 Hz Weight: 649 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 4 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 11234 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1764.7 Hz Weight: 711 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 5 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 11235 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1571.3 Hz Weight: 721 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 6 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1990
Dove Bell ID: 11236 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1399 Hz Weight: 821 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 7 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1990
Dove Bell ID: 11237 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1320.4 Hz Weight: 823 lbs Diameter: 30.69" Bell 8 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1990
Dove Bell ID: 11238 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1175.6 Hz Weight: 925 lbs Diameter: 32.44" Bell 9 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 11239 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1046.5 Hz Weight: 975 lbs Diameter: 33.81" Bell 10 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1990
Dove Bell ID: 11240 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 986.9 Hz Weight: 1000 lbs Diameter: 34.94" Bell 11 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1989
Dove Bell ID: 11241 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 880 Hz Weight: 1149 lbs Diameter: 37.06" Bell 12 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 11242 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 784.1 Hz Weight: 1435 lbs Diameter: 40.56" Bell 13 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1990
Dove Bell ID: 11243 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 698.5 Hz Weight: 1961 lbs Diameter: 45.06" Bell 14 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1991
Dove Bell ID: 11244 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 659.2 Hz Weight: 2266 lbs Diameter: 47.44" Bell 15 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1990
Dove Bell ID: 11245 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 587.2 Hz Weight: 3223 lbs Diameter: 53.56" Bell 16 of 16
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1990
Dove Bell ID: 11246 Tower ID: 14891 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 73 865
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 28/03/1857
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.
Churchyard Structures
High Cross
Medieval High cross in churchyard mentioned 1494.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 2
Burial
18th Century to 19th Century Excavation of graveyard to north and west of church 2001 recorded 857 burials, mainly of the late 18th and 19th cents. The majority were in wooden coffins in earth-cut graves. 35 brick-lined graves and vaults were recorded. There was much disarticulated bone, some of which had been placed in charnel pits.
Historical Notes
1700 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 2
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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