Nominal: 734 Hz Weight: 1592 lbs Diameter: 42.38" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 1747 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Coleshill: St Peter & St Paul
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602119
http://www.coleshillparishchurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 201 890
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 751 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
An archaeological observation in 1996 of cable trenches around the north, west and south sides of the tower for the installation of floodlights revealed some of the church foundations and part of a single grave on the north side of the tower. The cable trenches also revealed that concrete had been poured to a considerable depth around much of the western end of the church.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
Norman Norman foundations seen within the line of the Decorated nave arcade during excavation in 1864. East part of nave arcades 14th century. Nave subsequently lengthened in 15th century.
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 1
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower (component)
14th Century to 15th Century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel rebuilt 15th century
1907 - 1907
Period Qualifier: 1
East wall of chancel restored 1907.
Aisle
Before 19th century restoration, aisles were only their present width as far west as the fourth bay from the east, which is the extent of Decorated work. The remaining bays were Perpendicular and both aisles were very narrow.
Floor
Chancel raised above original floor level, which is shown by three steps up from north and south chancel doors. Earlier floor may survive under it. Existing floor level at eastern end of nave is at approximately the same level as the medieval floor, judging by its depth below the base mouldings in the arcades, but further west the floor lies at an increasingly greater depth below the mouldings, suggesting that the floor originally sloped upwards to the west but was levelled downwards in the 1868-69 restoration.
Historical Notes
1868 - 1869
Period Qualifier: 1
Building Materials
Sandstone
14th Century
Coal Measure Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by WilliamLeeson from Coleshill, Birmingham in 1860
Historical Notes
1860 - 1860
Period Qualifier: 2
Font (component)
12th Century
Historical Notes
1100 - 1199
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
Norman Norman foundations seen within the line of the Decorated nave arcade during excavation in 1864. East part of nave arcades 14th century.
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 1
Pew Platform
Pew platforms shown by observations in 2013 to lie over voids which were probably dug into existing ground level in the 1868-69 works
Piscina (component)
Dismantling of Digby monument in north-east of chancel in 1962 revealed piscina
Sedilia
Dismantling of Digby monument in north-east of chancel in 1962 revealed canopied sedilia of 15th century chancel
Effigy
14th Century 14th century effigy tombs on north and south walls of north aisle and south aisle
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Grave Marker
16th Century to 18th Century 16th, 17th and 18th century grave markers in floor
Bells
Nominal: 1881 Hz Weight: 414 lbs Diameter: 22.88" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 16787 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1676 Hz Weight: 430 lbs Diameter: 23.75" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 16788 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1488 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 25.13" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 16789 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1404 Hz Weight: 518 lbs Diameter: 26.63" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 16790 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1247 Hz Weight: 542 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 16791 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1108 Hz Weight: 586 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 16792 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 988 Hz Weight: 760 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 16793 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 931 Hz Weight: 913 lbs Diameter: 34.38" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 16794 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 828 Hz Weight: 1170 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1978
Dove Bell ID: 16795 Tower ID: 10412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 201 890
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 08/12/1903
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.
Further information
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