Nominal: 653 Hz Weight: 1622 lbs Diameter: 43.63" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 5951 Tower ID: 14793 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Settle: Holy Ascension
Overview
Grid reference: SD 819 638
Settle is a small market town in the Craven district of North Yorkshire. Much of Settle is designated as a conservation area, and many of the buildings are Grade II listed. Consecrated in 1838, designed by Thomas Rickman, the church is Grade II Listed, built in the lancet style common at that time. It is stone built with pitched slate roofs and some later single storey extensions.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 435 m²
Exterior Description
The significant features of the church are the south west porch tower with a higher polygonal turret with spire and that the church is built on a North-South axis.
Building Materials
Millstone Grit
19th Century
Millstone Grit
Slate
19th Century
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
. It has a wide 5 bay Nave with a feeling of spaciousness and a 2 bay Chancel with projecting rectangular Apse. The Apse is lined in alabaster with matching reredos. There is an alabaster pulpit with surround on trefoil headed arches and an alabaster font raised on 4 pillars with crocket capitals, both 1867. A mid Victorian wrought iron screen encloses the chancel. In the west nave wall there is a stained glass window which is in the style of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Bells
Nominal: 1310 Hz Weight: 578 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1887
Dove Bell ID: 38432 Tower ID: 14793 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1234.5 Hz Weight: 615 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1887
Dove Bell ID: 38433 Tower ID: 14793 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1100.5 Hz Weight: 659 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1887
Dove Bell ID: 38434 Tower ID: 14793 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 976 Hz Weight: 816 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2005
Dove Bell ID: 38435 Tower ID: 14793 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 870.5 Hz Weight: 744 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1887
Dove Bell ID: 38436 Tower ID: 14793 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 822 Hz Weight: 822 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1887
Dove Bell ID: 38437 Tower ID: 14793 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 730 Hz Weight: 1099 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1887
Dove Bell ID: 38438 Tower ID: 14793 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 819 638
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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 23/08/1883
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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