Nominal: 777 Hz Weight: 1150 lbs Diameter: 38.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1963
Dove Bell ID: 3874 Tower ID: 16636 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lapworth: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602167
http://www.stmaryslapworth.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 163 710
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 349 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
12th Century Nave 12th century - corners surviving, and one window in north wall above nave arcade.
Historical Notes
1100 - 1199
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
13th Century North chapel
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
13th Century North aisle early 13th century
Historical Notes
1200 - 1250
Period Qualifier: 2
1884 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 1
Restored 1884-5- north aisle entirely rebuilt and exterior of chancel wholly renewed
Aisle
13th Century South aisle mid 13th century
Historical Notes
1250 - 1250
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 1
Rebuilt
1884 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 1
Restored 1884-5- north aisle entirely rebuilt and exterior of chancel wholly renewed
Tower (monument)
14th Century Detached tower 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
15th Century West relic chapel added at west end 15th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Sandstone
12th Century
Arden Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
12th Century Nave 12th century - corners surviving, and one window in north wall above nave arcade.
Arch
Norman Possible Norman arches between north chapel and chancel and north aisle, suggesting original Norman north transept
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
Grave Slab
Grave slabs in walkways of south aisle and north aisle
Clock
17th Century Clock with wood side by side birdcage frame located in Tower
Historical Notes
1670 - 1670
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1306 Hz Weight: 440 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1963
Dove Bell ID: 27740 Tower ID: 16636 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1163 Hz Weight: 458 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1963
Dove Bell ID: 27741 Tower ID: 16636 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Bryan II Eldridge 1656
Dove Bell ID: 27742 Tower ID: 16636 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 978 Hz Weight: 715 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Worcester foundry
Dove Bell ID: 27743 Tower ID: 16636 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 871 Hz Weight: 846 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Hugh I Watts 1600
Dove Bell ID: 27744 Tower ID: 16636 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 163 710
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.
Further information
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