Birkenhead, Merseyside, Ruined ch of S Mary
| Place | Birkenhead Ruined ch of S Mary Shown in county lists as Birkenhead, S Mary |
| Metropolitan borough | Wirral |
| Lieutenancy area | Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Cheshire |
| Dove tower ID | 17375 |
| Rings | 1 (chime), tenor 7–3–14 in ASee below |
| Grid reference | SJ328885 |
| Latitude & longitude | 53.38957, -3.01125View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | CH41 5JH |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 3141 |
Chime of 1, tenor 7–3–14 in A
| Bells | 1 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 7–3–14 (882 lb or 400 kg) in A (885.0 Hz) |
| Overhauled | 1990 by Local labour/guild/assn Bell reinstated in the tower by L Hanks and Son Ltd, Parkman Consulting Engineers, The Friends of the Williamson Art Galleries and Museums |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clock | 7–3–14 | 885.0 | A | 36.50″ | 1837 | John Taylor |
Notes
[1]Current status of church
St Mary’s church was declared unsafe in 1970 and services were discontinued. It was officially closed in 1974 as part of the scheme for reorganisation of the Birkenhead parishes, although services continued to be held in the Chapter House of the Priory. (This remains under CofE jurisdiction.) The church was demolished in 1977 except for the tower and west walls. In 2012, repair and restoration took place to St Mary’s tower and the Priory site. [Booklet on Birkenhead Parish Church]
Published: 22/02/2022; updated: 12/12/2024
Update log
| 11/05/2025 | TowerBase ID deleted; only one bell remains from former full-circle ring |
| 31/05/2023 | Listed grade and building ID amended (listed Building ID 1218733 relates to Birkenhead Priory, Chapter House Chapel) [Historic England] |
| 22/02/2022 | 1: nominal added. [John Taylor records via C J Pickford] |
| 22/02/2022 | Church and bell details added. Notes added concerning history and current status. [G A Dawson visit 16 Feb 2003] |