Weight: 616 lbs Bell 1 of 2
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1841
Dove Bell ID: 55488 Tower ID: 20957 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Holmbridge: St David
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646309
http://www.holmbridgechurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SE 120 67
St David’s Church, situated attractively in the centre of Holmbridge, was built in 1840. The original church was box shaped with a balcony and plans were prepared so as to allow for the addition of a chancel at some future date. This scheme was eventually carried out in 1887.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 475 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Holmbridge was created a Chapelry District in 1842 and was made a separate Parish, independent of the Mother Church of Almondbury, in 1857. The original church was box shaped with a balcony and plans were prepared so as to allow for the addition of a chancel at some future date. This scheme was eventually carried out in 1887.
Exterior Description
The original church was box shaped with a balcony and plans were prepared so as to allow for the addition of a chancel at some future date. This scheme was eventually carried out in 1887.
Building Fabric and Features
Balcony
1840
Interior
Interior Description
Church facilities include choir stalls on either side of the chancel to seat approximately 20 choristers; the nave with two centre banks of pews and space on either side for extra chairs; the balcony with extra pews and in more recent times with the addition of an office room and store room at the rear of the balcony; a room at the West End of the church created in the 1970s for meetings and functions with the recent addition of a good kitchen and disabled toilet facilities; a vicar’s and choir vestry at the East end of the church; a Lady Chapel on the South side of the nave, behind which is the Baptistry which is enclosed with wrought iron railings dating from the mid to late twentieth century.
The present pulpit of carved oak in Gothic design on a stone base was a gift of the Barber family in 1915. The carved oak lectern was also a gift of the same family in 1878.
The present organ with tubular pneumatic action built within the chancel replaced a manual organ in 1932.
The East window, which illustrates various incidents in the life of our Saviour, was built in position when the chancel was erected, and was given in memory of two of the Barber family. There are four other stained glass windows, the most recent addition on the south side of the nave being the Millennium window depicting creation which was added in 2001 and paid for by public subscription.
Bells
Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 55489 Tower ID: 20957 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 120 67
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.
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