Weight: 280 lbs Diameter: 21.75" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by John Taylor 1838
Dove Bell ID: 55991 Tower ID: 21230 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Kelbrook: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SD 902 447
The 1839 church was the first built on this land. The oak pews, pulpit and altar rails reflect the Victorian tradition and layout. The church was built as a chapel of Ease to Thornton Church to save villagers the six mile return journey to Thornton. The village had changed from a hamlet of farmers and handloom weavers into a mill village.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built as a chapel of Ease to Thornton Church to save villagers the six mile return journey to Thornton. The village had changed from a hamlet of farmers and handloom weavers into a mill village. The 1839 church was the first built on this land. The oak pews, pulpit and altar rails reflect the Victorian tradition and layout.
Exterior Description
The church is a traditional East facing cruciform shape with a turret tower to the West End. Access is via the south porch which opens into the nave. The chancel separates the North and South Transepts.
Building Materials
Millstone Grit
19th Century
Pendle Grit
Welsh Slate
19th Century
Welsh Slate
Interior
Interior Description
Access is via the south porch which opens into the nave. The chancel separates the North and South Transepts. The North houses the organ and the south our children’s church. At the rear of the church is a gallery overlooking the nave which is accessed by a staircase turret to the West of the porch. The belfry and tower are accessed from the gallery.
The woodwork of altar, altar rails, altar frontal holder, pulpit, organ screen and pews is well made oak. A wooden plaque war memorial was fixed to the North Wall towards the rear of the church in the 1950s. The stained glass in the East window and North and South transepts and two windows in the nave are also of local significance.
Bells
Weight: 320 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1860
Dove Bell ID: 55992 Tower ID: 21230 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 902 447
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.
Further information
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