Nominal: 789 Hz Weight: 1099 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1979
Dove Bell ID: 3812 Tower ID: 14833 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Knowle: St John the Baptist & St Laurence & St Anne
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602166
http://www.kpc.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 182 767
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 550 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
History
Chapel of Knowle mentioned 1220. Faculty to found chapel 1396, consecrated 1402.
Archaeology
Observation of drain trench on south side of church revealed deposit of demolition rubble on site of former porch. Glazed floor tile fragments
Building Fabric and Features
Chancel
14th Century Chancel and possibly lower part of tower 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
Extended 15th century
Tower (component)
14th Century Chancel and possibly lower part of tower 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
15th Century South aisle added early 15th century, its east wall built against an earlier chancel buttress
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Transept
15th Century North transept or chapel added 15th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
15th Century North transept or chapel added 15th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
18th Century South porch added 18th century, demolished 1821
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
1821 - 1821
Period Qualifier: 1
Floor
Floor at east end of sanctuary lowered in 1744, when subway vault destroyed. Present floor of south aisle above bases of piers. Original floor of chancel lower than at present
Historical Notes
1744 - 1744
Period Qualifier: 1
Building Materials
Blue Lias
1403
Blue Lias
Sandstone
1403
Arden Sandstone
Sandstone
1403
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
1403
Red sandstone
Slate
1403
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Piscina (component)
Sedilia
Plaque (component)
Memorial slabs on north wall of north aisle, some specifically referring to burials nearby.
Grave Slab
Grave slabs on floor of sanctuary and chancel
Clock
18th Century Clock with wrought iron side by side birdcage frame located in Tower
Historical Notes
1700 - 1700
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1581 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 24.25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 27440 Tower ID: 14833 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1490 Hz Weight: 428 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 27441 Tower ID: 14833 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1329 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1979
Dove Bell ID: 27442 Tower ID: 14833 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1182 Hz Weight: 422 lbs Diameter: 26.88" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1979
Dove Bell ID: 27443 Tower ID: 14833 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1056 Hz Weight: 513 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1979
Dove Bell ID: 27444 Tower ID: 14833 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 995 Hz Weight: 647 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1979
Dove Bell ID: 27445 Tower ID: 14833 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 886 Hz Weight: 822 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 27446 Tower ID: 14833 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 182 767
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | Notabletree | 1 |
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
Quinquennial Inspections
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