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Christ Church West Bromwich Foundation Stone: CM.973-1916

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Christ Church West Bromwich Foundation Stone

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-5-27) by Guillemand, F. H. H., Dr.

Dating

Production date: AD 1828

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 63.8 mm Diameter 63.8 mm Weight 82.88 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Façade of Christ Church, West Bromwich

  • Text: Above: CHRIST CHURCH Below: WEST BROMWICH Inner legend: GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: THE FIRST STONE OF THIS CHURCH WAS LAID BY THE RIGHT HONORABLE THE EARL OF DARTMOUTH. ON THE 25 DAY OF SEPTEMBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1821 AND THE SECOND YEAR OF THE REIGN OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE IV. LENGTH OF THE CHURCH 130 FEET. BREADTH 56 FEET. HEIGHT OF THE TOWER 114 FEET. FRANCS GOODWIN ARCHITECT LONDON JOHN HEDGE, BUILDER, LITTLE COMPTON STREET, SOHO, LONDON.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.973-1916
Primary reference Number: 229120
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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