Nominal: 802.5 Hz Weight: 1134 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 692 Tower ID: 10824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Edgbaston: St Bartholomew (Old Church )
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602013
http://www.edgbastonoldchurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 57 847
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 694 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
North arcade (dividing nave and north aisle of 15th century church, originally of equal width) removed 1810. Original column bases down centre of church exposed under floor in 1885, during enlargements. They were octagonal with slightly hollow sides.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
14th Century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
1400 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 1
Lower parts of north and west walls of nave 15th or 16th century
Tower (component)
15th Century to 16th Century Lower parts of tower and north and west walls of nave and north aisle 15th or 16th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
1658 - 1684
Period Qualifier: 1
Partially destroyed during Civil War. Rebuilding 17th century (1658-84) including porch and upper part of tower
Wall
Medieval Medieval stonework in north wall
Historical Notes
1066 - 1540
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
19th Century
Historical Notes
1885 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
15th Century North aisle 15th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
Historical Notes
1658 - 1684
Period Qualifier: 1
Partially destroyed during Civil War. Rebuilding 17th century (1658-84) including porch and upper part of tower
Aisle
19th Century south aisle added 1856
Historical Notes
1856 - 1856
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
19th Century
Historical Notes
1885 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
19th Century
Historical Notes
1885 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
19th Century second south aisle added 1889.
Historical Notes
1889 - 1889
Period Qualifier: 2
Vault
Floor
Burial of column bases suggests that floor raised above original
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
14th Century 14th century window in tower.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Door
Norman Chancel door found to be of Norman character during its removal in 19th cent restorations
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 1
Restoration
Priests Door
Aylesford drawing shows no differentiation between nave and chancel. Line of original south wall of church is represented by arcade on south side of nave- wall includes blocked priest’s door
Plaque (component)
Vault on north side of nave mentioned on memorial tablets on wall and tablets on west wall near tower refer to vaults
Bells
Nominal: 1607 Hz Weight: 482 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 11280 Tower ID: 10824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1515 Hz Weight: 534 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 11281 Tower ID: 10824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1348.5 Hz Weight: 498 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 11282 Tower ID: 10824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1202 Hz Weight: 500 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 11283 Tower ID: 10824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1071 Hz Weight: 530 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 11284 Tower ID: 10824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1009.5 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 11285 Tower ID: 10824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 901 Hz Weight: 828 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 11286 Tower ID: 10824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 57 847
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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.
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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