Nominal: 985 Hz Weight: 708 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1855
Dove Bell ID: 3899 Tower ID: 14409 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Lea Marston: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602127
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Overview
Grid reference: SP 204 927
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 167 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
13th Century South wall of nave late 13th century and possibly some of north wall. Build of south wall different to that of north. Nave extended to west in 15th century. Clear straight joint marking extension of nave to west.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
Porch
15th Century South porch added
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
Historical Notes
1876 - 1877
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel rebuilt 1876-77
Tower (component)
19th Century Tower added
Historical Notes
1876 - 1877
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
Cossins suggests there was originally a tower at the west end of the nave.
Sanctuary
Vault
Void under chancel just west of sanctuary- possibly crypt or vault.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Jamb
13th Century South door jamb mouldings 13th century?
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Door
Blocking and repaired plinth of original nave south door visible on exterior. Possible traces of former west door.
Plaque (component)
Wall slabs in east part of chancel, sanctuary and east end of nave. Wall slabs on north wall of chancel refer to vault in nave, vault undefined, and burial under slab (i.e. in east part of chancel), slabs on east wall of nave refer to burial in sanctuary, slabs on south wall of chancel refer to 18th and 18th cent burials and burials in vault “beneath aisle”.
Gravestone
14th Century 14th century memorial slab over grave in sanctuary, in front of altar
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Altar
Bells
Nominal: 1254 Hz Weight: 601 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1873
Dove Bell ID: 27847 Tower ID: 14409 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1059 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Rudhall 1791
Dove Bell ID: 27848 Tower ID: 14409 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 204 927
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether 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
Sources
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