Nominal: 848 Hz Weight: 932 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Newcombe
Dove Bell ID: 706 Tower ID: 11958 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Sheldon: St Giles
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602130
http://www.stgilessheldon.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 152 846
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 388 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
14th Century Nave early 14th century including roof.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1350
Period Qualifier: 2
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
Lengthened
Roof
14th Century Nave roof early 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1350
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
Chancel possibly earlier than nave. Probably a reconstruction of the original as old pieces of the capitals and bases can be seen.
Historical Notes
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 1
North aisle and chancel rebuilt 19th cent (1867, recorded by an inscription)
Aisle
14th Century North aisle late 14th century
Historical Notes
1350 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 1
North aisle and chancel rebuilt 19th cent (1867, recorded by an inscription)
Tower (component)
15th Century Tower 15th century (dated by inscription to 1461)
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
16th Century Porch early 16th century
Historical Notes
1500 - 1550
Period Qualifier: 2
Roof
West bay of timber roof probably modified when tower built in 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 1
Floor
Floors rest directly on earth- visible at base of heating ducts
Building Materials
Timber
Roof
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 1
West bay of timber roof probably modified when tower built in 14th century
Oak
Oak porch partly reconstructed from timbers of preceding porch
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Wall Painting
Mural monuments moved to tower when church restored.
Sedilia
14th Century Two seats of 14th century sedilia reset in north wall in 1867 rebuilding of nave and chancel
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
1867 - 1867
Period Qualifier: 1
Piscina (component)
Piscina in south wall at east end of nave.
Bells
Nominal: 1700 Hz Weight: 360 lbs Diameter: 23.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2008
Dove Bell ID: 11372 Tower ID: 11958 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1604 Hz Weight: 378 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 11373 Tower ID: 11958 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1428 Hz Weight: 369 lbs Diameter: 25.13" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Charles Carr 1926
Dove Bell ID: 11374 Tower ID: 11958 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1268 Hz Weight: 404 lbs Diameter: 25.88" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1992
Dove Bell ID: 11375 Tower ID: 11958 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1133 Hz Weight: 456 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1992
Dove Bell ID: 11376 Tower ID: 11958 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1070 Hz Weight: 514 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Joseph Smith 1723
Dove Bell ID: 11377 Tower ID: 11958 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 953 Hz Weight: 610 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 11378 Tower ID: 11958 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 152 846
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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