Nominal: 1229 Hz Weight: 406 lbs Diameter: 26.38" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 58483 Tower ID: 22617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Over Whitacre: St Leonard
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602128
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Grid reference: SP 254 910
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 123 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Church rebuilt 1766. Medieval church under new church.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
Tower at west end
Nave
18th Century Medieval nave possibly incorporated in 18th century nave.
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
Chancel higher than nave and possibly earlier
Nave
Medieval Medieval nave possibly incorporated in 18th century nave
Historical Notes
1066 - 1540
Period Qualifier: 2
1766 - 1766
Period Qualifier: 1
Church rebuilt 1766
Building Materials
Sandstone
1766
Coal Measure Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
12th Century 12th century font now in Sutton Coldfield church.
Historical Notes
1100 - 1199
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
Nave has flat-headed windows.
Plaque (component)
Wall plaques on north wall refer to burials nearby
Clock
20th Century made by JohnSmith & Sons from Derby in 1949
Historical Notes
1949 - 1949
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 920 Hz Weight: 807 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1616
Dove Bell ID: 58484 Tower ID: 22617 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 254 910
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.
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.
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