Nominal: 711 Hz Weight: 1559 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1717
Dove Bell ID: 5114 Tower ID: 13772 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Oswestry: St Oswald, King & Martyr
Diocese of Lichfield
Major Parish Church, 620525
http://www.stoswaldsoswestry.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SJ 288 293
A large church, but without mention of the dedication, was included in the Domesday Book however, in the years immediately after the Domesday Book’s completion, a church in Oswestry, dedicated to St Oswald, was recorded in the cartulary of Shrewsbury Abbey. The church, parts of which to date from C12th, was severely damaged during the Civil War and a rebuild was completed in the early 1670s. Further interior reordering of the church took place during 1872-74 by Victorian architect G E Street. The current church has a Grade II* listing.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1387 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1424 Hz Weight: 492 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1880
Dove Bell ID: 34073 Tower ID: 13772 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1343 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1717
Dove Bell ID: 34074 Tower ID: 13772 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1196 Hz Weight: 603 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1717
Dove Bell ID: 34075 Tower ID: 13772 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1065 Hz Weight: 718 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1717
Dove Bell ID: 34076 Tower ID: 13772 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 949 Hz Weight: 678 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1846
Dove Bell ID: 34077 Tower ID: 13772 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 896 Hz Weight: 934 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1717
Dove Bell ID: 34078 Tower ID: 13772 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 799 Hz Weight: 1336 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Abel Rudhall 1747
Dove Bell ID: 34079 Tower ID: 13772 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 288 293
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the 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
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.
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