Nominal: 619 Hz Weight: 2622 lbs Diameter: 50.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 6564 Tower ID: 11924 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Sutton Coldfield: Holy Trinity
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602190
Overview
Grid reference: SP 121 962
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 721 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
Observations in 2003 under two front rows of pews showed that archaeological deposits potentially survived under pew platforms. Test pits dug in nave, outer north aisle and south aisle in 2015. A wall footing found in the nave pit was off the line of the present south arcade and may be the 13th century nave south wall. A grave was found to its north. In the outer north aisle a possible former graveyard soil was overlain by a stone wall at an angle to the present church. Sand and gravel covering the wall, probably a levelling layer laid during 19th century construction, contained a fragment of decorated medieval floor tile. In the south aisle a surface of roughly shaped sandstone blocks was possibly an external surface prior to construction of the aisle in the 16th century. It was overlain by a make-up level with a mortar surface above it which was either a floor or the base of a tiled floor.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
15th Century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
Probably lengthened in 15th century
1759 - 1760
Period Qualifier: 1
Part of nave collapsed 1759 and rebuilt 1760.
Porch
16th Century
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
18th century rebuilding
1533 - 1533
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
16th Century South and north aisles
Historical Notes
1533 - 1533
Period Qualifier: 2
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 2
18th century rebuilding
Chapel (component)
16th Century South and north chapels
Historical Notes
1700 - 1799
Period Qualifier: 1
18th century rebuilding
1500 - 1530
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
19th Century Outer north aisle 1874-79
Historical Notes
1874 - 1879
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
19th Century Vestries 1874-79
Historical Notes
1874 - 1879
Period Qualifier: 2
Vault
Vault at south-west corner.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Plinth (pedestal)
13th Century Plinth of east wall of chancel early 13th century
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Grave Slab
Grave slabs in floor of north aisle (but not outer north aisle). Grave slabs in floor of south aisle
Bells
Nominal: 1224 Hz Weight: 597 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 41553 Tower ID: 11924 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1159 Hz Weight: 649 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 41554 Tower ID: 11924 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1033 Hz Weight: 806 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1795
Dove Bell ID: 41555 Tower ID: 11924 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 921 Hz Weight: 931 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1795
Dove Bell ID: 41556 Tower ID: 11924 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 821 Hz Weight: 1158 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 41557 Tower ID: 11924 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 775 Hz Weight: 1438 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 41558 Tower ID: 11924 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 690 Hz Weight: 1839 lbs Diameter: 44.63" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1884
Dove Bell ID: 41559 Tower ID: 11924 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 121 962
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 19/12/1881
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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