Weight: 325 lbs Diameter: 23.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1838
Dove Bell ID: 53577 Tower ID: 19880 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Edgbaston: St George w St Michael
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602014
http://www.StGeorgesEdgbaston.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 53 855
It was built in 1838, enlarged in 1856 and transformed in 1884 by J A Chatwin, a pupil of Charles Barry. It is a Grade II listed building in the heart of the Edgbaston Conservation Area.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 989 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The stained glass windows of St George’s provide a very complete record of the work done by the better of the late Victorian studios, such as Burlison and Grylls and Heaton, Butler and Bayne, of London, and the Birmingham firm of John Hardman and Co. There is also a most notable Kempe window in the Lady Chapel.
Building Fabric and Features
Chancel
19th Century Chancel added 1855
Historical Notes
1855 - 1855
Period Qualifier: 2
1884 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 1
new chancel 1884-85.
Nave
19th Century new nave 1884-85.
Historical Notes
1884 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Interior Description
The chancel floor is beautifully laid in mosaic and Italian marble (the work of Burke and Company of London) with medallions representing the four evangelists, St George and the Dragon, the Agnus Dei and the emblems of the Holy Trinity. The chancel also features carved oak choir stalls and open tracery screen and the original (1890) carved oak organ case.
The pulpit and font are in matching stone and alabaster and there is a splendid Royal coat of arms carved in oak which adorns the west wall of the nave above the font.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 53 855
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
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.
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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