Nominal: 1350 Hz Weight: 401 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by John Taylor & Co
Dove Bell ID: 57508 Tower ID: 22060 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Merevale: St Mary (The Church of our Lady)
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602145
http://www.kingbaxgroup.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 290 977
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 415 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
History
Possibly originally built as a temporary church for the monks of Merevale.
Archaeology
Archaeological observation in 1998 of trench for foul drain recorded stone footings, including a plinth, below the floor in the south west corner of vestry which may belong to the original 13th cent south aisle. The plinth was in line with the inner edge of the west wall of the nave.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
13th Century Nave with aisles, and probably chancel, mid 13th century.
Historical Notes
1250 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
13th Century Nave with aisles mid 13th century.
Historical Notes
1250 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
Nave aisles possibly demolished in 18th century
Chancel
13th Century Nave with aisles, and probably chancel, mid 13th century
Historical Notes
1250 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
14th Century South chancel aisle 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
15th Century north chancel aisle possibly 15th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
16th Century Arcades about 1500.
Historical Notes
1500 - 1500
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
14th Century Probably south chapel with arcade added in 14th century but arcade later replaced to match north arcade.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
19th Century Vestries added on site of south aisle about 1850
Historical Notes
1850 - 1850
Period Qualifier: 2
Vault
Vault on south side of chancel
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Gravestone
Grave slab on north side of nave. Medieval grave slabs in sanctuary, to both north and south of altar. Slabs on south chancel wall refer to vault.
Effigy
15th Century 15th century effigy on south side of nave
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Brass
15th Century 15th century brass slab at east end of chancel
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Floor Tile
Medieval Reset medieval floor tiles in chancel, chancel aisles and vestry floor. Many plain glazed tiles, but tiles with inlaid decoration in front of sanctuary rail and in chancel.
Historical Notes
1066 - 1539
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1209 Hz Weight: 500 lbs Diameter: 27.63" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by John Taylor & Co
Dove Bell ID: 57509 Tower ID: 22060 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Diameter: 17" Bell 3 of 4
1837
Dove Bell ID: 57510 Tower ID: 22060 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 11" Bell 4 of 4
Dove Bell ID: 57511 Tower ID: 22060 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 290 977
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.
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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