Nominal: 742 Hz Weight: 1452 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 696 Tower ID: 11706 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Harborne: St Peter
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602020
Overview
Grid reference: SP 28 839
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 556 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
Possible original south wall of nave and base of jamb found under south arcade in excavation in 1982. These features found under two limestone floor surfaces. Jamb suggested to have originally been a cross base (this stone is now in the grounds of the church hall- it is a square block, roughly tooled on three sides with a socket in the centre).
Exterior Description
Tower late 14th or 15th century , possibly on earlier plinth. Tower plinth possibly built after advowson given to Halesowen Abbey 1229. Possibly stones from crypt are from earlier church. Rest of church rebuilt 1867.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
14th Century to 15th Century Tower late 14th or 15th century, possibly on earlier plinth- has late 14th century window in south wall and 14th century niche in north wall.
Historical Notes
1350 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
Arcade
Buttress
Tower buttresses later- only bonded in at level above top of window
Aisle
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
14th Century Tower has late 14th century window in south wall
Historical Notes
1350 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Niche
14th Century Tower has 14th century niche in north wall.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Plaque (component)
Memorial slab on north wall of aisles refers to burial nearby (but slab would have been moved in 19th cent restoration). Memorial slabs on south wall of aisles.
Bells
Nominal: 1484 Hz Weight: 375 lbs Diameter: 24.38" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11309 Tower ID: 11706 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1399 Hz Weight: 402 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11310 Tower ID: 11706 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1246 Hz Weight: 455 lbs Diameter: 27.13" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11311 Tower ID: 11706 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1112 Hz Weight: 480 lbs Diameter: 28.38" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11312 Tower ID: 11706 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 990 Hz Weight: 633 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11313 Tower ID: 11706 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 930 Hz Weight: 746 lbs Diameter: 32.88" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11314 Tower ID: 11706 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 832.5 Hz Weight: 1002 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11315 Tower ID: 11706 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 778 Hz Weight: 1036 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by William Bagley 1691
Dove Bell ID: 11316 Tower ID: 11706 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 28 839
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 27/07/1983
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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