Nominal: 734.5 Hz Weight: 1609 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 702 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Northfield: St Laurence
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602050
Overview
Grid reference: SP 25 793
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 579 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
History
Priest is found in Domesday Book. Church mentioned in 1160.
Archaeology
Observation of trench dug along north wall of chancel revealed underpinning towards west end consisting of a mixture of large irregular sandstone blocks and bricks. Probable original foundation trench under this, cut by grave.
Churchyard cleared 1984.
Observation of trench for electric cable 1984: no features seen except for small section of modern brickwork just beyond north end of tower. Observation of drain trenches 2012: a length of masonry was recorded in the trench north of the chancel, which may represent an early wall parallel to the chancel. A possible ledger stone was also recorded north of the tower. In trenches cut into the paths earlier surface levels could be seen; these were particularly deep in the area to the south of the porch, suggesting the ground here was originally much lower. Medieval floor tile found.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
14th Century
Tower (component)
11th Century to 13th Century Reused Norman work (carved stones) on north and south sides of tower.
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 1
Lower part of tower 13th century
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
Upper part of tower 15th century
Aisle
12th Century 12th century doorway, originally north door of nave, reset in north wall of north aisle.
Historical Notes
1898 - 1905
Period Qualifier: 1
North Aisle
1100 - 1199
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
13th Century
Arcade
14th Century
Porch
15th Century South porch 15th century
Vestry
20th Century Vestries 1959.
Historical Notes
1959 - 1959
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
14th Century South aisle 14th century, replacing earlier south aisle. Bonding of eastern wall shows former south aisle. Former building against south chancel wall and opening from south aisle indicated by low sill under window and northern springer of arch in east wall of south aisle and bonding of eastern wall with chancel.
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Floor
Nave and aisles floors below 14th century levels, as shown by column bases, either result of Victorian levelling or reversion to original floor level which had been raised earlier.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1637
Maker
Pickford
6.B
Date
1637
Visit
CD/JCE 5/95
Description
Disused
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
5
Material
Window
12th Century Two 12th century windows inserted into north and south faces of tower.
Buttress
11th Century to 13th Century Two buttresses at east end of chancel and the lower part of the tower are Norman work
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
Grave Slab
Grave slabs in south aisle just inside south door. Grave slabs and vault in chancel floor.
Bells
Nominal: 1851 Hz Weight: 383 lbs Diameter: 22.88" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 11349 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1653 Hz Weight: 386 lbs Diameter: 23.88" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 11350 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1473 Hz Weight: 406 lbs Diameter: 25.13" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11351 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1387 Hz Weight: 408 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11352 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1237 Hz Weight: 466 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11353 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1103 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11354 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 984 Hz Weight: 678 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11355 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 926 Hz Weight: 812 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11356 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 826 Hz Weight: 1053 lbs Diameter: 37.38" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 11357 Tower ID: 10555 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 25 793
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.
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