Nominal: 815.5 Hz Weight: 1218 lbs Diameter: 38.38" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1952
Dove Bell ID: 1378 Tower ID: 12410 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Castle Bromwich: St Mary & St Margaret
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602115
http://www.stmaryandstmargaret.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 142 898
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Bell ringing Regular choir Guidebook available Wheelchair accessible toilets and parking available Visitor toilets and baby changing facilities available Assistance dogs welcome
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 438 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
Evaluation 1999 to south of church revealed brick drain of probable 17th cent date but no other features.
Building Fabric and Features
Clerestory
Nave
Timber, 5-bay Nave. Nave of timber church extended as far west as middle of second bay of later church.
Aisle
Clerestory shows that timber nave had north and south aisles.
Chancel
12th Century Existing chancel possibly original chapel, predating timber church
Bell Tower (component)
16th Century Bay and bell turret added 16th cent.
Historical Notes
1500 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Bay
16th Century Bay and bell turret added 16th century
Historical Notes
1500 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Sanctuary
Floor
Floor at east end of chancel c50cm higher than at west. Tiles of nave possibly laid on top of earlier floor. Bases of pipe gullies may represent former floor level.
Building Materials
Timber
Medieval Medieval timber-framed church supported by timber aisle posts.
Historical Notes
1066 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 2
Brick
18th Century Whole structure rebuilt in brick, 1762-31(sic), enclosing earlier structure.
Historical Notes
1762 - 1762
Period Qualifier: 2
Ashlar
Stone footing of chancel consists of roughly rectangular ashlars and is possibly part of original chancel, which could have been timber framed on a stone sill.
Stone
18th Century The decorative stone course above the plain ashlars is 18th cent- it continues on top of the brick footing of the nave.
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Evidences
Documentary Evidence
Chapel mentioned 1175
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Arch
Arched opening under end timber truss indicates there was a chancel
Bells
Nominal: 1632.9 Hz Weight: 485 lbs Diameter: 25.55" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2016
Dove Bell ID: 14838 Tower ID: 12410 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1528.7 Hz Weight: 487 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2016
Dove Bell ID: 14839 Tower ID: 12410 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1359.2 Hz Weight: 490 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1952
Dove Bell ID: 14840 Tower ID: 12410 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1223.3 Hz Weight: 520 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1952
Dove Bell ID: 14841 Tower ID: 12410 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1087.3 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1952
Dove Bell ID: 14842 Tower ID: 12410 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1019.4 Hz Weight: 656 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1952
Dove Bell ID: 14843 Tower ID: 12410 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 917.4 Hz Weight: 856 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1952
Dove Bell ID: 14844 Tower ID: 12410 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 142 898
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 07/04/1982
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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