Nominal: 775 Hz Weight: 1246 lbs Diameter: 39.19" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1975
Dove Bell ID: 69 Tower ID: 13575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Albrighton: St Mary Magdalene
Diocese of Lichfield
Church, 620536
http://www.albrightonparishchurch.org.uk/welcome.htmOverview
Grid reference: SJ 809 44
St. Mary Magdalene, Albrighton was founded in the 12th Century. The village is mentioned in the Domesday book and the current parish is semi-rural. The parish is sandwiched between neighbouring parishes forming a United Benefice. St. Mary Magdalene functions as the lead church in the Benefice and is of some historical interest with the Tower (the oldest part of the building) dated as Norman (c.1100 – 1200.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 504 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
12th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Slate
12th Century
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Stained Glass (window)
Several stained glass windows
Bells
Nominal: 1549.5 Hz Weight: 466 lbs Diameter: 25.44" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2001
Dove Bell ID: 8089 Tower ID: 13575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1457.5 Hz Weight: 505 lbs Diameter: 25.88" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1962
Dove Bell ID: 8090 Tower ID: 13575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1302 Hz Weight: 569 lbs Diameter: 27.94" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2001
Dove Bell ID: 8091 Tower ID: 13575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1162 Hz Weight: 579 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by William Taylor 1849
Dove Bell ID: 8092 Tower ID: 13575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 666 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by James Barwell & Co 1901
Dove Bell ID: 8093 Tower ID: 13575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 979 Hz Weight: 826 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by James Barwell & Co 1901
Dove Bell ID: 8094 Tower ID: 13575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 872 Hz Weight: 949 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1975
Dove Bell ID: 8095 Tower ID: 13575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 809 44
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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.
Further information
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