Nominal: 858.5 Hz Weight: 919 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1793
Dove Bell ID: 1562 Tower ID: 13947 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Chipping: St Bartholomew
Diocese of Blackburn
Church, 603267
http://stbartschipping.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SD 622 433
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 463 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
A church has been present in the village since at least 1230, and it is possible that a church was here during the Saxon era. The tower was added in about 1450, and the rest of the church was rebuilt in 1506. Further rebuilding took place in 1873 during which the original pillars were left in situ, the roof was completely removed and replaced and walls were probably rebuilt from original stone. The appearance of the Church has probably changed very little during the last 500 years.
Exterior Description
St Bartholomew's is constructed in sandstone rubble with a stone slate roof. Its plan consists of a three-bay nave, north and south aisles, a two-bay chancel, a south porch, and a west tower. The tower is in three stages, with diagonal buttresses. It has a west doorway, above which is a three-light window. The bell openings have two lights. On the south side of the roof of the body of the church is a dormer with a five light mullioned window under a timber gable. In the south wall of the chancel is a priest's door. The east window has five lights.
Building Materials
Limestone
16th Century
Thornton Limestone
Millstone Grit
16th Century
Pendle Grit
Sandstone
16th Century
Pendleside Sandstone
Sandstone
16th Century
Sandstone Flags
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the church there is no division between the nave and the chancel. The five-bay arcade is carried on octagonal piers the arches on the north side being lower and more pointed. Some of the capitals on the north arcade have 14th century carvings, most notably the second pillar which carries five striking heads.
In the south wall of the chancel is a 13th-century piscine. The octagonal font (1520) is carved with emblems, including the instruments of the Passion.
The main east window, west window and the window near the font were installed in 1873-79. The east window in the Memorial Chapel was given in 1967 in memory of John Berry, Chairmaker. The design by Shrigley& Hunt incorporates the tools of chair-making, the two ancient sources of power, water and fire, and symbolic representations of the Passion of Christ.
The two-manual pipe organ was made in 1876 by ‘Father’ Henry Willis, and restored in 2003 by David Wells.There is a ring of six bells, all of which were cast in 1793 by Thomas Mears I at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry The bells were retuned and rehung in 1992.
The Church Clock, made by Smiths of Derby, was erected in 1909. The mosaic floor in the sanctuary, the tiled floor in the choir, and the terrazzo floors in the aisles of the nave were laid down in 1909. The present choir stalls were introduced at this time.
Bells
Nominal: 1451 Hz Weight: 452 lbs Diameter: 26.13" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1793
Dove Bell ID: 15811 Tower ID: 13947 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1287 Hz Weight: 494 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1793
Dove Bell ID: 15812 Tower ID: 13947 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1149 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1793
Dove Bell ID: 15813 Tower ID: 13947 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1083 Hz Weight: 671 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1793
Dove Bell ID: 15814 Tower ID: 13947 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 961 Hz Weight: 787 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1793
Dove Bell ID: 15815 Tower ID: 13947 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 622 433
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.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 19/10/1979
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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