Nominal: 764 Hz Weight: 1148 lbs Diameter: 39.63" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by Joseph Smith 1725
Dove Bell ID: 4776 Tower ID: 12045 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nether Whitacre: St Giles
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602126
http://www.ourparishwls.comOverview
Grid reference: SP 231 928
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 263 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Church rebuilt in 1870 with exception of tower.
No archaeological remains found in evaluation in advance of graveyard extension to west in 2000.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
16th Century Tower mid 16th century (Cossins says late 15th century or early 16th century)
Historical Notes
1550 - 1599
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
Historical Notes
1870 - 1870
Period Qualifier: 1
Restoration 1870 included rebuilding south wall of nave
Vestry
Vestry on north-east side includes large reused stones.
Building Materials
Sandstone
16th Century
Coal Measure Sandstone
Evidences
Documentary Evidence
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Jamb
14th Century Jambs of east window possibly 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
14th Century Reset 14th century window head in west wall of tower.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Corbel
14th Century 14th century carved stones (carved corbels, tracery and other fragments) reset in tower walls are possibly from an earlier tower.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Tracery
14th Century 14th century carved stones (carved corbels, tracery and other fragments) reset in tower walls are possibly from an earlier tower.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
Norman Possibly reset Norman windows in south wall of tower.
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
Door
Blocked north door on north side of nave
Window
13th Century window possibly originally 13th century type with two-stone pointed arch.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Pew (component)
Pews on slightly raised boarding- possibly void below
Bells
Nominal: 1285 Hz Weight: 502 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Joseph Smith 1725
Dove Bell ID: 32315 Tower ID: 12045 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1146 Hz Weight: 502 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by Joseph Smith 1725
Dove Bell ID: 32316 Tower ID: 12045 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1022 Hz Weight: 518 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Joseph Smith 1725
Dove Bell ID: 32317 Tower ID: 12045 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 964 Hz Weight: 601 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Joseph Smith 1725
Dove Bell ID: 32318 Tower ID: 12045 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 859 Hz Weight: 810 lbs Diameter: 34.31" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by Joseph Smith 1725
Dove Bell ID: 32319 Tower ID: 12045 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1108 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by Newcombe (generic) 1612
Dove Bell ID: 32320 Tower ID: 12045 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 231 928
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
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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