Nominal: 1247 Hz Diameter: 29" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1855
Dove Bell ID: 51412 Tower ID: 18605 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Brampton Bierlow: Christ Church
Overview
Grid reference: SE 421 9
Christ Church was designed by renowned church architect James Pigott Pritchett and was one of around 600 built between 1818 and 1856 under the Church Building Commission. The foundation stone was laid on 8th Nov 1853 by Charles, 5th Earl Fitzwilliam, whose family had donated one acre of land, most of the timber and stone used, together with £1,000 to the project. Christ Church was consecrated on 21st Aug 1855 by Most Rev Thomas Musgrave, the Archbishop of York. The church building stands alone within the churchyard, which is of approximately three acres.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 443 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Christ Church was designed by renowned church architect James Pigott Pritchett and was one of around 600 built between 1818 and 1856 under the Church Building Commission.
The foundation stone was laid on 8th Nov 1853 by Charles, 5th Earl Fitzwilliam, whose family had donated one acre of land, most of the timber and stone used, together with £1,000 to the project. Christ Church was consecrated on 21st Aug 1855 by Most Rev Thomas Musgrave, the Archbishop of York.
The churchyard was extended in 1891 when the 6th Earl Fitzwilliam donated a further two acres extending the churchyard to its present size. Around the time of the golden jubilee of Christ Church in 1905, a clock was installed in the tower, together with a new Harrison & Harrison organ (which is still in use today) which required an extension to be built to accommodate this at the south-east corner of the church.
As built the tower was topped by eight pinnacles, although these were removed in the late 1950's when it was discovered that over 100 years of weathering had rendered them unsafe. Since that time the exterior of the church has been essentially unaltered.
Inside church, several pews at the west end were removed in the 1970's and this area was completely re-ordered in 1996 with the construction of a enclosed Friendship Area, with a separate creche, choir vestry, kitchen and toilets.
Interior
Interior Description
The east window, dedicated to the first vicar of Christ Church, Rev Charles Hayes, who died in 1877, and his wife Sarah.
The rood screen was not originally installed, it seems to have been built around 1890 although there are no records to substantiate this.
The enclosed Friendship Area was built in 1996. The area was originally full of pews which were removed in the late 1970s.
The Harrison & Harrison organ was installed in 1905 at the time of Christ Church's golden jubilee.
The original rood screen cross, dating from 1903, was taken down following the start of the war in 1914.
Bells
Nominal: 1079.5 Hz Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Holland & Co 1921
Dove Bell ID: 51413 Tower ID: 18605 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1028.5 Hz Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Holland & Co 1921
Dove Bell ID: 51414 Tower ID: 18605 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 926.5 Hz Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Holland & Co 1921
Dove Bell ID: 51415 Tower ID: 18605 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 809 Hz Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Holland & Co 1921
Dove Bell ID: 51416 Tower ID: 18605 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 719.5 Hz Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Holland & Co 1921
Dove Bell ID: 51417 Tower ID: 18605 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 693.5 Hz Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Holland & Co 1921
Dove Bell ID: 51418 Tower ID: 18605 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 622.5 Hz Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Holland & Co 1921
Dove Bell ID: 51419 Tower ID: 18605 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 541 Hz Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Harrington, Holland & Co 1921
Dove Bell ID: 51420 Tower ID: 18605 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 421 9
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 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.
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