Nominal: 699 Hz Weight: 1299 lbs Diameter: 42.75" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by George I Oldfield 1664
Dove Bell ID: 5353 Tower ID: 12522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Polesworth: St Editha
Overview
Grid reference: SK 263 24
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 517 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
History
Nunnery 9th/10th century, re-established 12th century.
Archaeology
Removal of suspended wooden floor over south part of nave observed 2002, exposing loose rubble and brick and stone support walls, probably inserted in 1869 restoration. Towards the east end of the nave one support wall was built over a reburied medieval stone coffin and a there was also a brick vault near the east end of the nave. Rounded base moulding of pier revealed in work to install statue of St Editha. Observation of heating duct trench along east part of north aisle in 2005 revealed, at base, compacted sandy loam with small fragments of sandstone. Excavations outside south-west of church in 2005- evidence for rebuilding of south wall of church down to foundations in 18th century.
Exterior Description
North aisle possibly on site of Saxon church. Existing church is nave of nunnery church, which extended further east. Cloister was to south-east. Aisle widened 14th cent, nave and north aisle shortened at west in 14th cent. West part of south wall of nave and east side of tower rebuilt in 18th cent. Existing chancel built 1869. Much of surviving structure post-medieval.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
12th Century Nave early 12th century
Historical Notes
1100 - 1150
Period Qualifier: 2
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
West part of south wall of nave in 18th century
Arcade
12th Century North arcade c1120-30
Historical Notes
1120 - 1130
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
Aisle widened 14th century, nave and north aisle shortened at west in 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 1
Tower (component)
East side of tower rebuilt in 18th century
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel
19th Century Existing chancel built 1869
Historical Notes
1869 - 1869
Period Qualifier: 2
Buttress
16th Century Buttress has date stone 1591, possibly reset.
Historical Notes
1591 - 1591
Period Qualifier: 2
Chest Tomb
Medieval Two medieval chest tombs in arcade
Historical Notes
1066 - 1539
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Sandstone
12th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
12th Century
Halesowen Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Plaque (component)
Wall plaque on north wall of chancel refers to burial under altar
Bells
Nominal: 1399 Hz Weight: 600 lbs Diameter: 27.94" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1935
Dove Bell ID: 35344 Tower ID: 12522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1318 Hz Weight: 654 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2004
Dove Bell ID: 35345 Tower ID: 12522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1175.5 Hz Weight: 714 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1896
Dove Bell ID: 35346 Tower ID: 12522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1044 Hz Weight: 703 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Abel Rudhall 1740
Dove Bell ID: 35347 Tower ID: 12522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 930.5 Hz Weight: 700 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1776
Dove Bell ID: 35348 Tower ID: 12522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 870 Hz Weight: 826 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by George I Oldfield 1667
Dove Bell ID: 35349 Tower ID: 12522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 781 Hz Weight: 1135 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by George I Oldfield 1654
Dove Bell ID: 35350 Tower ID: 12522 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 263 24
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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