Nominal: 875 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Joseph Bradwell 1824
Dove Bell ID: 3859 Tower ID: 10468 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Arkengarthdale: St Mary
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646030
http://www.swaledalearkengarthdaleparish.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: NZ 3 27
The church was built in 1818 at the height of the lead mining activity to replace a much older but defunct church at nearby Arkle Town. It is said by some to be a “Waterloo Church” but others state that the design is not entirely consistent with that. However, there is a definite impression of similarity with other such churches.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 272 m²
Exterior Description
The church, is approached down a short flagged path which leads through a solid massive door into the base of the impressive tower at the western end of the church. The tower has a striking clock and three small bells which are rung by a single person before services.
Interior
Interior Description
There is then a pair of double doors through into the church itself. There is a little used balcony above ones head, two fonts on a raised platform to the right and an area to the left where the prayer tree is situated.
The back wall has a number of boards with displays about the history of the church and its vicars. There are also displays about current activities and links with other organisations and charities which are supported by members.
The church is furnished with wooden pews and is without any screen so that the impression is of space, light and openness. The choir stall, lectern and pulpit are of matching design.
There are a number of suspended wooden light fittings illuminating the body of the church.
The free-standing organ is perhaps the largest and finest in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. It attracts organists for concert giving.
The tall nave windows on either side are of plain glass which gives views out on to the surrounding beauty.
The stonework to the northern and southern nave windows were extensively replaced and repaired during 2009 and 2010 with the associated plasterwork to the window reveals also being repaired.
The ceiling is flat with framed panels and inset plasterwork ventilation openings. The ceiling over the chancel bears a number of modern floodlights set behind the transverse beams.
The altar rail is of note as it extends the full width of the church and is reputed to be one of the longest known.
The eastern end of the church is dominated by the east window which is largely of plain glass (the stonework was replaced during 2009) and is framed on either side by enormous painted inscriptions of the creed and Lord’s Prayer. The lower section of the east wall is curtained behind which there is plasterwork.
It is the altar and reredos which are of particular note as they were carved by the renowned “Mousey” Thompson. There is also a wall tablet by him marking the serviceman in whose memory the altar and reredos were presented.
Bells
Nominal: 1580 Hz Diameter: 24.31" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Joseph Bradwell 1824
Dove Bell ID: 27659 Tower ID: 10468 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1209 Hz Diameter: 29.06" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Joseph Bradwell 1824
Dove Bell ID: 27660 Tower ID: 10468 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 3 27
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.
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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