Nominal: 785.5 Hz Weight: 1624 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1872
Dove Bell ID: 3909 Tower ID: 12868 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Leaton: Holy Trinity
Diocese of Lichfield
Church, 620556
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Grid reference: SJ 469 183
Rural setting, The church was designed by Samuel Pountney-Smith and built in 1859. The patron was John Arthur Lloyd, who also commissioned the former vicarage adjoining the church. These buildings were intended to be the centre of a model village, but John Arthur died in 1864 and the village was never built. The tower and spire was added in 1871, and the north aisle in 1872, both commissioned by Charles Spenser Lloyd. The walls are built in Grinshill sandstone, with plain tiled roofs.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 276 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was designed by Samuel Pountney-Smith and built in 1859. The patron was John Arthur Lloyd, who also commissioned the former vicarage adjoining the church. These buildings were intended to be the centre of a model village, but John Arthur died in 1864 and the village was never built. The tower and spire was added in 1871, and the north aisle in 1872, both commissioned by Charles Spenser Lloyd. The walls are built in Grinshill sandstone, with plain tiled roofs. An earthquake in 1990 damaged the spire and cracked stonework and glass. The spire was repaired in 1992 and the glass within the last five years. In 1995 the church was re-ordered to provide a kitchen, vestry and accessible W.C. at the west end of the north aisle.
Exterior Description
The walls are in good condition and most of the open joints noted in the last QI report have been pointed. There are some joints which still need to be pointed or which have opened up since the work was carried out, particularly in the plinth.
The church was designed by Samuel Pountney-Smith and built in 1859.
The tower and spire was added in 1871, and the north aisle in 1872, both commissioned by Charles Spenser Lloyd. The walls are built in Grinshill sandstone, with plain tiled roofs.
Interior
Interior Description
The nave and chancel ceilings are plaster between exposed rafters supported on arch-braced collar trusses with diagonal cross bracing.
The pulpit is carved timber
There is a brass eagle lectern kept well polished and in good condition
Pews are timber with carved ends
The World War 1 memorial on the wall of the north aisle was altered in 2017 to correct one of the names. The window cill next to the memorial has a portion of stained glass from Ypres.
Bells
Nominal: 1181.5 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1872
Dove Bell ID: 27897 Tower ID: 12868 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1065.5 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1872
Dove Bell ID: 27898 Tower ID: 12868 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 992.5 Hz Weight: 937 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1872
Dove Bell ID: 27899 Tower ID: 12868 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 879 Hz Weight: 1143 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1872
Dove Bell ID: 27900 Tower ID: 12868 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 23.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1821
Dove Bell ID: 27901 Tower ID: 12868 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 469 183
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.
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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