Nominal: 816 Hz Weight: 1066 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Robert Dalton 1790
Dove Bell ID: 1216 Tower ID: 12308 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Burnsall: St Wilfrid
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646119
https://linton-burnsall-rylstone.com/Overview
Grid reference: SE 32 615
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 337 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
During a refurbishment in the mid nineteenth Century, a number of Viking stones and artefacts were discovered. Some of these have been retained and are displayed in the church.
After the Norman Conquest (1066) the church was rebuilt in stone.
There are three artefacts dating from the twelfth century, which indicate there was a stone Norman church on this site. These are the Norman font, window head (mounted on the wall near the font) and the Holy water stoup to the right of the entrance.
Evidence of further alterations can be seen in the South Chapel; the window is ~ 1300 Decorated style and there are the remains of grave covers built into the wall.
Exterior Description
the oldest parts of the current building are two windows one of which in the south chapel has been dated to around 1300.
The present building was substantially erected in the early sixteenth century and the tower added at this time.
Building Materials
Millstone Grit
13th Century
Millstone Grit
Slate
13th Century
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
The church comprises a central nave with north and south aisles. The tower at the west end is supported off three internal arches and has its base open to the nave and aisles. The chancel is flanked by side chapels. In the northwest corner of the building there is a vestry and WC.
The chancel arch in its current form was added in a ‘restoration’ of 1858/9.
The font dates from an original Norman church, and the current south chapel was built in the thirteenth century.
High on the south aisle arcade is a corbel in the shape of a ram's head which would have been on the outside of the Norman church. In the time of Henry VIII, the church was completely reconstructed in the perpendicular architectural style and the tower added. The pillars, arches and some windows date from this period.
The font is Norman, circular in shape and is set on an octagonal base.
The pulpit is Jacobean and is set on baluster feet.
There is a fourteenth century alabaster panel of the Nativity in the north chapel.
On permanent display are the remains of Anglo-Scandinavian crosses and tomb covers, these point to there having been a place of worship on this site since at least the late ninth century.
The main altar is an oak communion table, c1620.
Stained Glass: The East Window, depicting Christ in Glory, is dated 1915. Windows in the Lady (South) Chapel and North Aisle are Victorian. The Wilfrid Window in St. Wilfrid’s (North) Chapel was installed in 1976.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron plate and spacer frame located in Tower made by WilliamCryer from Carleton
Historical Notes
1840 - 1840
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1368 Hz Weight: 602 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Robert Dalton 1790
Dove Bell ID: 14009 Tower ID: 12308 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1228 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Robert Dalton 1790
Dove Bell ID: 14010 Tower ID: 12308 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1088 Hz Weight: 632 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Robert Dalton 1790
Dove Bell ID: 14011 Tower ID: 12308 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1020 Hz Weight: 674 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Robert Dalton 1790
Dove Bell ID: 14012 Tower ID: 12308 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 916 Hz Weight: 782 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Robert Dalton 1790
Dove Bell ID: 14013 Tower ID: 12308 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 32 615
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.
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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.
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