Nominal: 1282.5 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1875
Dove Bell ID: 50799 Tower ID: 18198 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602137
http://www.kingbaxgroup.org.ukGrid reference: SP 256 970
Building is open for worship
Footprint of Church buildings: 235 m²
Archaeology
Observation of drain trenches and soakaways in 2002 revealed roof tile, human bone and sandstone rubble, medieval pottery and lead window cames.
Isolated location suggests church lies within deserted settlement- possibly to north-east of church. Moated site with two platforms to south-east of church. Medieval settlement very approximately defined in HER as land to north, south, north-east, east and south-east of church.
Chancel
12th Century Chancel c1200, including windows and chancel arch. Offset at external base of SE corner of chancel is possibly an earlier buttress.
Chancel Arch
12th Century reset. 12th century wooden crozier head found in jamb of chancel arch during restoration
Nave
14th Century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
1875 - 1875
Period Qualifier: 1
South wall of nave rebuilt c1875 when north aisle, porch and vestry added.
Tower (component)
17th Century
Wall
16th to 17th Century Mid 16th or 17th century West Front
Floor
Wooden floors under nave pews- hollow underneath, depth c80cm. Floors probably at original level.
Sandstone
1200
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
1200
Coal Measure Sandstone
Priests Door
12th Century Very narrow
Pew (object)
Nominal: 1282.5 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1875
Dove Bell ID: 50799 Tower ID: 18198 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Grid reference: SP 256 970
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Grave
Graves dug into bank along south-east side of churchyard which is probably upcast from the adjoining moat.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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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