Nominal: 692 Hz Weight: 1758 lbs Diameter: 43.88" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 695 Tower ID: 13749 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Handsworth: St Mary
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602034
http://www.handsworthstmary.orgOverview
Grid reference: SP 55 903
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 860 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
Observation of removal of 19th century floor tiles at west end of south aisle in 1996 for relaying showed that they lay on a sandy rubble levelling deposit 0.25m thick over sandy loam at least 0.50m thick which contained many fragments of bone and represents part of the former graveyard over which the church was extended in the 19th century.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
12th Century to 13th Century Lower part of tower late 12th century early 13th century
Historical Notes
1150 - 1250
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
North aisle formerly extended from north chapel to whole length of nave.
Historical Notes
1820 - 1820
Period Qualifier: 1
Rebuilding
Nave
Original nave may have been where present south aisle is.
Chancel
Line of chancel and part of its south wall are part of medieval church
Historical Notes
1876 - 1880
Period Qualifier: 1
chancel extended to east
Chapel (component)
Some early 16th century work in north chapel.
Aisle
South aisle
Historical Notes
1876 - 1880
Period Qualifier: 1
Rebuilding
Arcade
North arcade
Historical Notes
1820 - 1820
Period Qualifier: 1
Rebuilding
Transept
South Transept
Historical Notes
1820 - 1820
Period Qualifier: 1
Rebuilding
Chapel (component)
19th Century South-east chapel added 1826
Historical Notes
1826 - 1826
Period Qualifier: 2
Transept
North Transept
Historical Notes
1876 - 1880
Period Qualifier: 1
north transept narrowed
Floor
19th Century Concrete raft laid in 1876 restoration/rebuilding
Historical Notes
1876 - 1876
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Concrete
19th Century Concrete raft laid in 1876 restoration/rebuilding (floor)
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
Norman Norman window in east wall of south aisle (west wall of tower).
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
Two narrow round headed windows on ringers’ floor of tower belfry mentioned 1876.
Arch
15th Century 15th century arch on west of tower was cut through Norman walls
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Wall
Norman
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
Piscina (component)
Medieval North chapel includes medieval piscina
Historical Notes
1066 - 1540
Period Qualifier: 2
Effigy
16th Century 16th century effigies in north chapel.
Historical Notes
1500 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Plaque (component)
Wall slabs on wall of outer north aisle. Wall slabs in north transept refer to vaults. Wall memorials refer to burial in sanctuary. Wall slab refers to vault under south side of altar
Altar
Bells
Nominal: 1404 Hz Weight: 488 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 11302 Tower ID: 13749 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1323 Hz Weight: 556 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 11303 Tower ID: 13749 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1176 Hz Weight: 564 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 11304 Tower ID: 13749 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1044 Hz Weight: 614 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 11305 Tower ID: 13749 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 928 Hz Weight: 698 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 11306 Tower ID: 13749 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 875 Hz Weight: 888 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 11307 Tower ID: 13749 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 778.5 Hz Weight: 1237 lbs Diameter: 39.13" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 11308 Tower ID: 13749 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 55 903
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 24/07/1933
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 | Yes |
| 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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