Nominal: 733.5 Hz Weight: 1416 lbs Diameter: 41.13" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1950
Dove Bell ID: 709 Tower ID: 14504 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Yardley: St Edburgha
Diocese of Birmingham
Church, 602210
Overview
Grid reference: SP 135 862
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 569 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology
2014, timber floor removed in chancel and 19th cent tiles exposed, and 18th cent grave slab in front of sanctuary rail. At east end of nave, pews rest on brick walls creating void c20cm deep. Area between walls rubble/mortar mix.
Building Fabric and Features
Wall
13th Century Reset south wall of nave 13th century.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel
13th Century South wall of chancel 13th century.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
1300 - 1350
Period Qualifier: 1
Lengthened eastwards early 14th century
1890 - 1890
Period Qualifier: 1
Rebuilding north chancel wall
Transept
14th Century South transepts added early 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1350
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
14th Century Nave built early 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1350
Period Qualifier: 2
Transept
14th Century North transept added early 14th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1350
Period Qualifier: 2
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 1
Former west wall removed 15th century
Tower (component)
15th Century Tower built 15th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Aisle
15th Century North aisle built 15th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Porch
15th Century Porch built 15th century
Historical Notes
1400 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Chancel Arch
14th Century to 15th Century Chancel arch 14th/ 15th century
Historical Notes
1300 - 1499
Period Qualifier: 2
Vestry
Vault
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Window
13th Century North wall of vestry includes reset 13th century window.
Historical Notes
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Grave Slab
Large grave slab set in wall at north-west corner of nave. Grave slabs in sanctuary. Grave slab in chancel floor near sanctuary rail
Brass
Brass and wall slabs in chancel refer to more graves.
Plaque (component)
Brass and wall slabs in chancel refer to more graves. Wall slab on south wall of chancel refers to vault
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by WilliamLeeson from Coleshill, Birmingham in 1892
Historical Notes
1892 - 1892
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1466.5 Hz Weight: 427 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1950
Dove Bell ID: 11386 Tower ID: 14504 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1384 Hz Weight: 479 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1950
Dove Bell ID: 11387 Tower ID: 14504 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1234 Hz Weight: 523 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1950
Dove Bell ID: 11388 Tower ID: 14504 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1097 Hz Weight: 598 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1950
Dove Bell ID: 11389 Tower ID: 14504 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 979 Hz Weight: 711 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1950
Dove Bell ID: 11390 Tower ID: 14504 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 924 Hz Weight: 807 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1950
Dove Bell ID: 11391 Tower ID: 14504 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 823 Hz Weight: 1073 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1950
Dove Bell ID: 11392 Tower ID: 14504 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 135 862
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.
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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