Weight: 156 lbs Diameter: 19" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1957
Dove Bell ID: 51156 Tower ID: 18435 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Blackpool: St Michael & All Angels
Overview
Grid reference: SD 332 374
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel in one with projecting sanctuary, vestry and side chapel south of the chancel. Corridor along south side with bell tower, south projecting vestibule with toilets. Kitchen and store/boiler room on the north side. Lower hall/undercroft under the west end of the nave.
Dimensions:
Nave estimated to be c 21m x 12.5m (65 ft x 40ft).
Description of Archaeology and History
Built in 1956 to a design by C H Mackeith of Mackeith Dickinson & Partners.
Exterior Description
A squat building with a low-pitched gabled roof. The only vertical emphasis is given by the standard slim bell tower, square in section with an open belfry and a gabled roof. The fenestration is of rectangular metal-framed lights, with pointed heads in the chancel, and the usual long rectangular panelled window the full height of the north wall in the sanctuary. Clearstorey throughout.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
20th century
Chancel
20th century
Sanctuary
20th century projecting
Vestry
20th century
Chapel (component)
20th century to the south side of the chancel
Bell Tower (component)
20th century
Kitchen
20th century north side
Boiler Room
20th century north side
Undercroft
20th century west end of the nave
Building Materials
Brick
20th century facing
Concrete
20th century walls
Steel
20th century construction
Slate
20th century roofing, green
Copper
20th century sanctuary roof
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is simple, painted white. A folding screen separates the chancel from the nave, which has a stage at the west end. The undercroft is cheerfully decorated bright yellow and green. Linoleum floors.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
20th century 2 wooden tables.
Reredos
20th century Curtain, with wall-mounted Crucifix.
Pulpit
20th century The pulpit is pentagonal, given in memory of Joe Kinder 1894-1959.
Lectern
20th century Wooden reading stand with four legs, given in memory of Anne Beaver 1897-1965.
Font (component)
20th century Portable wooden font, hexagonal, copper bowl.
Organ (component)
20th century Electronic Viscount organ.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 332 374
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether 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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