Nominal: 764 Hz Weight: 1377 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 6658 Tower ID: 11260 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Tanworth-in-Arden: St Mary (Magdalene)
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602179
Overview
Grid reference: SP 113 705
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 595 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Aisle
13th Century North aisle early 13th century. Was probably original chapel
Historical Notes
1200 - 1250
Period Qualifier: 2
Tower (component)
14th Century Most of church 14th century (c1330-40)- tower, nave and chancel
Historical Notes
1330 - 1340
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
14th Century Most of church 14th century (c1330-40)- tower, nave and chancel
Historical Notes
1330 - 1340
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
14th Century Most of church 14th century (c1330-40)- tower, nave and chancel
Historical Notes
1330 - 1340
Period Qualifier: 2
Arcade
Alterations in 18th century included demolition of north arcade and north and south porches, which were converted into windows
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
Demolition
1880 - 1880
Period Qualifier: 1
Rebuilding north arcade.
Porch
Alterations in 18th century included demolition of north arcade and north and south porches, which were converted into windows
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
Demolition
Sanctuary
Remodelling of sanctuary 1948
Historical Notes
1948 - 1948
Period Qualifier: 1
Floor
Nave floor lowered as part of late 19th cent restoration. Chancel floor now about 15cm above original. Small areas of original floor visible, with medieval tiles, in north-east and south-east corners of chancel (in sanctuary), north and south of altar.
Historical Notes
1800 - 1899
Period Qualifier: 1
Vault
18th Century Archer vault built under sanctuary c1790
Historical Notes
1790 - 1790
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Sandstone
1330
Arden Sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
13th Century North aisle early 13th century - has late 13th century windows inserted into it.
Historical Notes
1250 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Plaque (component)
18th Century Vaults indicated by 18th century memorial on south wall of nave which refers to burials in the church, and memorials on the south side of the tower.
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
Piscina (component)
Sedilia and piscina in south wall.
Sedilia
Sedilia and piscina in south wall.
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by WilliamLeeson & Son from Coleshill, Birmingham in 1873
Historical Notes
1873 - 1873
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1528 Hz Weight: 469 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 42024 Tower ID: 11260 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1438 Hz Weight: 527 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 42025 Tower ID: 11260 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1276 Hz Weight: 520 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 42026 Tower ID: 11260 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1148 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 42027 Tower ID: 11260 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1020 Hz Weight: 661 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 42028 Tower ID: 11260 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 956 Hz Weight: 748 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 42029 Tower ID: 11260 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 860 Hz Weight: 954 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1949
Dove Bell ID: 42030 Tower ID: 11260 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 113 705
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
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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