Nominal: 1481.5 Hz Weight: 308 lbs Diameter: 23.25" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Thomas I Hancox 1631
Dove Bell ID: 57458 Tower ID: 22032 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Maxstoke: St Michael & All Angels
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602125
http://coleshillparishchurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 235 868
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 231 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
History
Cossins suggests that existing church was built after removal of chantry, which was dissolved when priory was founded. Whole of existing structure is possibly post-Dissolution and built from reused material. Local belief that the church was built out of the ruins of the priory church.
Exterior Description
Coursing on exterior fairly regular but stone size very irregular. Similar build to adjoining Priory precinct wall. No reused mouldings visible as might be expected if it were built wholly of reused stone. West end rebuilt or repaired, but plinth continuous. Offset near east end of south wall suggests rebuild or repair. All of windows may be reset. Possible change in build between west and east parts on north side. Blocked south door corresponding to blocked north door is visible in plaster on interior and its exterior is visible in the vestry.
Building Fabric and Features
Vestry
18th Century to 19th Century Brick vestry is 18th or 19th century
Historical Notes
1700 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 2
Buttress
18th Century to 19th Century Buttress on south-west is 18th or 19th century
Historical Notes
1700 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 2
Bell Tower (component)
19th Century
Historical Notes
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 2
Buttress
19th Century Stone buttress on south side 19th century
Historical Notes
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 2
Floor
Level floor throughout.
Building Materials
Brick
18th Century to 19th Century Brick vestry is 18th or 19th century
Historical Notes
1700 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 2
Stone
19th Century Stone buttress on south side 19th century
Historical Notes
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Door
14th Century Mid 14th century blocked north door
Historical Notes
1350 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Door
15th Century West door 15th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
All of windows may be reset
Plaque (component)
17th Century Two wall plaques on south wall refer to nearby burials of two members of Dilke family, 17th century
Historical Notes
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Pew (component)
pews possibly over voids
Floor Tile
Tiles down centre of nave. Reused floor tiles from Priory show that reflooring took place after Dissolution, and probably after 19th century excavations of Priory.
Bells
Nominal: 1180 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25.63" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1641
Dove Bell ID: 57459 Tower ID: 22032 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 235 868
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.
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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