Nominal: 1068 Hz Weight: 619 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Matthew I Bagley 1683
Dove Bell ID: 451 Tower ID: 11569 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Barston: St Swithin
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602154
Overview
Grid reference: SP 207 780
St Swithin’s Church is a Grade ll* Listed building. The present Georgian building was built in 1721 on the site of a medieval Church in classic style following a fire. Further work was carried out in the late 1890’s including the addition of a gabled North Porch entrance, a Vestry to South side and some refenestration.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 262 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
History
The former medieval church on the site was burnt down with the reconstruction in 1721 following the original foundations. The simplicity of the plan suggests that the original church was early medieval or Norman. Further work was carried out in the late 1890’s including the addition of a gabled North Porch entrance, a Vestry to South side and some refenestration.
Archaeology
Watching brief in 2014 on drain trench from south east corner and on test pit revealed no significant archaeological remains and no graves, probably because of the trench’s shallow depth.
Building Fabric and Features
Chancel
Tower (component)
Nave
Porch
North porch
Building Materials
Sandstone
1721
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Stone
Brick
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Plaque (component)
18th century memorial slab at east end of south nave wall
Bells
Nominal: 1793 Hz Weight: 274 lbs Diameter: 21.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1960
Dove Bell ID: 10007 Tower ID: 11569 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1596 Hz Weight: 287 lbs Diameter: 22.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William Bagley 1691
Dove Bell ID: 10008 Tower ID: 11569 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1422 Hz Weight: 332 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Matthew & William Bagley 1689
Dove Bell ID: 10009 Tower ID: 11569 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1345 Hz Weight: 303 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 10010 Tower ID: 11569 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1197 Hz Weight: 444 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Joseph Smith 1728
Dove Bell ID: 10011 Tower ID: 11569 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 207 780
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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