Nominal: 616.5 Hz Weight: 2391 lbs Diameter: 48.88" Bell 1 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 6150 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Solihull: St Alphege
Overview
Grid reference: SP 153 792
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 912 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
Observation of pit dug in sanctuary in 1995 showed that the concrete floor slab overlay sandy rubble containing glazed medieval floor tiles, and a brick wall to the south which was probably a burial vault. The rubble overlay a large piece of sandstone, possibly a grave slab, which was dressed and chamfered and had a corner on its south -west
Building Fabric and Features
Arch
Norman Remains of Norman arch in north respond at east end of nave
Historical Notes
1066 - 1154
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
13th Century Tower added or rebuilt early 13th century
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
13th Century Probably chancel built 13th century (Upper part of chancel late 13th century)
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
13th Century North aisle 13th century
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 1
Widened and lengthened in 14th century (former north edge of north aisle visible inside)
Porch
14th Century north porch built 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Chapel (component)
Chapel of S Alphege above chancel
Aisle
14th Century Transepts and probably south aisle 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Transept
14th Century Transepts and probably south aisle 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1399
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 1
Lengthened
Arcade
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
Both arcades rebuilt
Aisle
15th Century South aisle added in 1535
Historical Notes
1535 - 1535
Period Qualifier: 2
1751 - 1751
Period Qualifier: 2
Rebuilt
Sanctuary
Building Materials
Sandstone
13th Century
Arden Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
13th Century
Red sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
12th Century Blocked 12th century window at east end of south wall of nave
Historical Notes
1100 - 1199
Period Qualifier: 2
Piscina (component)
Piscina in south transept.
Grave Slab
Grave slabs on floor of chancel and sanctuary. Grave slabs in south aisle floor along south wall, and slabs on south wall
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron side by side birdcage frame located in Tower made by JamesWells from Solihull in 1819
Historical Notes
1819 - 1819
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1846 Hz Weight: 431 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 39480 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1644 Hz Weight: 462 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 3 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1968
Dove Bell ID: 39481 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1557 Hz Weight: 579 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 4 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 39482 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1386 Hz Weight: 585 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 5 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 39483 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1232 Hz Weight: 613 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 6 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 39484 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1162 Hz Weight: 621 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 7 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 39485 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036 Hz Weight: 705 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 8 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 39486 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 923 Hz Weight: 856 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 9 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 39487 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 821 Hz Weight: 1075 lbs Diameter: 36.88" Bell 10 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 39488 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 776 Hz Weight: 1235 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 11 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 39489 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 692 Hz Weight: 1577 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 12 of 14
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 39490 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1101 Hz Weight: 670 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 13 of 14
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1996
Dove Bell ID: 39491 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 2584 Hz Weight: 85 lbs Diameter: 15" Bell 14 of 14
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 53681 Tower ID: 11354 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 153 792
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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 | 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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