Nominal: 656 Hz Weight: 1938 lbs Diameter: 46" Bell 1 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1924
Dove Bell ID: 698 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Kings Norton: St Nicolas
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602048
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Overview
Grid reference: SP 49 789
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 765 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Chancel
Chancel probably partly rebuilt early 13th century. Suggested to correspond to extent of 12th cent chapel.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1250
Period Qualifier: 1
Nave
13th Century
Historical Notes
1250 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
13th Century North aisle arcade late 13th century
Historical Notes
1250 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
14th Century South aisle arcade early 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1350
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
Arch
14th Century Chancel arch 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
15th Century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Spire
15th Century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
15th Century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
Brick vestry on north side of chancel which was on more ancient stone foundations was proposed to be removed 1870.
Floor
19th Century Concrete floor laid 1882, sealing vaults
Historical Notes
1882 - 1882
Period Qualifier: 2
Vault
Chantry Chapel
Building Materials
Brick
Concrete
19th Century Concrete floor laid 1882, sealing vaults
Historical Notes
1882 - 1882
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
Norman Two Norman windows reset in north wall of chancel. Head of lower one breaks through the sill of the one above it.
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
Buttress
Shallow buttress at east end of chancel possibly original.
Piscina (component)
Piscina in south wall east of doorway- chantry chape
Plaque (component)
Memorials on south wall mention vaults and burials- which would have been in south aisle
Tomb (component)
Two chest tombs under tower.
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by JohnSmith & Sons from Derby in 1892
Historical Notes
1892 - 1892
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1658 Hz Weight: 515 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 11317 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1480 Hz Weight: 554 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 11318 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1315 Hz Weight: 487 lbs Diameter: 27.13" Bell 4 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1924
Dove Bell ID: 11319 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1240 Hz Weight: 515 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 5 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1924
Dove Bell ID: 11320 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1104.5 Hz Weight: 637 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 6 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1924
Dove Bell ID: 11321 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 983.5 Hz Weight: 769 lbs Diameter: 33.13" Bell 7 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 11322 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 877 Hz Weight: 831 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 8 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1924
Dove Bell ID: 11323 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 828 Hz Weight: 1047 lbs Diameter: 37.13" Bell 9 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1924
Dove Bell ID: 11324 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 737 Hz Weight: 1462 lbs Diameter: 41.13" Bell 10 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1924
Dove Bell ID: 11325 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Diameter: 22.88" Bell 11 of 11
Founded by Matthew I Bagley 1689
Dove Bell ID: 11326 Tower ID: 12070 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 49 789
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
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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