Diameter: 10" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1899
Dove Bell ID: 52907 Tower ID: 19478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Cross Roads-cum-Lees: St James
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646175
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Overview
Grid reference: SE 44 376
The church was designed in the Perpendicular style in 1909 -1910, replacing an earlier "tin" mission church which was erected in the late 19th century. Although the original design included a tower, only the lower section of the stairs was completed. A new church hall was constructed in the early 1990s.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 601 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was designed by J B Bailey and Son of Keighley in the Perpendicular style in 1909 -1910, replacing an earlier "tin" mission church which was erected in the late 19th century.
Although the original design included a tower, only the lower section of the stairs was completed. A bell-cote and bell was added to the west gable in 1961. A new church hall, which is linked to the church through the south aisle was constructed in the early 1990s.
In 2016 the porch and the vestry were replaced and repairs done to the clerestory windows and other high level stonework.
Interior
Interior Description
The church comprises of a nave and north and south aisles with the north porch forming the base of a proposed tower and the chancel with organ chamber and vestry.
The interior has a 4 bay nave. The roof structure comprises of queen post roof trusses with arch braces to the nave, and a double hammer beam roof to the chancel. The walls are of coursed and dressed stone with ashlar dressings. The aisles and nave are stone flagged.
Fixtures and fittings
Porch
North porch forms base of proposed tower
Chancel
with organ chamber
Vestry
Beam
double hammer beam roof to the chancel
Choir
Choir stalls, carved
Reredos
Font (object)
Marble with carved oak cover
Panel
carved oak panelling installed on west walls
Stained Glass (window)
installed in east window and south and north aisles
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
oak pews
Paintings depicting the stations of the cross installed on the walls of the north and south aisles
Wall-mounted war memorial on the wall of the vestry
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 44 376
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.
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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