Walsall: St Mary & All Saints, Palfrey
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
Early 20th Century
Chancel. Depiction of saints above the reredos at clerestorey level. Consists of seven cinquefoil lights under a segmental head, with through mullions and a transom.
Stained Glass
Unknown
South chapel window. In memory of Revd. William Chambre-Vaughn (Vicar 1914-1932) and his wife Katherine Dubordieu. Consists of two trefoiled lights which have depictions of Chambre-Vaughn's ministry. Baptism on the left and communion on the right. Made by Abbotts & co, founded 1860 and still practising in th 1970s.
Building Materials
Brick
Unknown
Red bricks laid in English bond
Sandstone
Unknown
Red sandstone pillars and responds, dressings.
Clay
Unknown
Clay roof tiles
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Pulpit
1893
Dark stained oak, semi-octagonal, with gothic decorated style carved panels. Brass memorial plaque on the rear panel, which reads "To the Glory of God and in memory of Caroline Kent. This pulpit was given by her husband Henry Kent, Lt General March 1893". The pulpit has a coved stem with blind tracery panels, and a broad moulded foot. It also has a vine scroll cornice.
Font (object)
Unknown
White painted plaster with stone base. Octagonal, seven sides of the bowl have quatrefoils within lozenges, the other a greek cross, all in carved relief. Lead bowl with drain. Flat oak lid with cross handle.
Churchyard
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether 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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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