Nominal: 579 Hz Weight: 2975 lbs Diameter: 52.88" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 4451 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Marsden: St Bartholomew
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646407
https://mses.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SE 47 116
Built 1891-1912 it replaced Ye Chapell of Marsden whose foundation remains lie nearby. The Building was Listed Grade II in 1966 and is of some significance. A large burial ground surrounds the Church and contains two Grade II listed structures – the Boer War Memorial and the Lych Gate, as well as eleven Commonwealth War Graves of soldiers of World War One and three of World War Two.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 937 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The Church was originally within the Diocese of Wakefield formed in 1888, and now within the Diocese of Leeds. The building was designed by Mr Hodgson-Fowler, FSA, of Durham and assisted by James Kirk of Marsden.
Exterior Description
The Church is of local sandstone and is a building of considerable size for a small village with a capacity for six hundred people.
The West End is dominated by a square turreted tower which completed the build in 1910. Access to the interior is via two porches to the North and South Aisles. The South Porch has been fitted with a disability ramp and forms the principle access.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
1910 square turreted tower on west end
Porch
two porches to the N and S Aisles South Porch has been fitted with a ramp and forms the principle access
Building Materials
Sandstone
Interior
Interior Description
The Font believed to be designed by Hodgson-Fowler is located centrally beneath the West Tower. Of Caen Stone it was capped with an ornate oak pinnacle which was elevated by means of a winch – the winch now no longer used and the pinnacle now removed and placed to one side of the font. The nave and Aisles of the Church are filled with stained pitch pine pews given by Mr James Whitehead of Oldham whose firm built the Church. They replaced the earlier beech wood chairs.
The Pulpit is set to the North of the East end of the Nave and is also of carved Caen stone designed by the same architect.
To the East of the North Aisle is a separate Children’s corner and small altar.
To the South East there is a separate Lady Chapel with carved oak reredos and silver chandelier, the latter believed to be from Ye Olde Chapell of Marsden, surmounted by a cuckoo. Within the Lady Chapel is the church’s Second World War Memorial – a set of oak chairs, each carved with a name of one of the fallen. The Lady Chapel is separated from the South aisle by a painted wrought iron screen with the figure of St Bartholomew over.
The South Aisle contains a white marble tablet commemorating the names of all the Marsden men who gave their lives in the First World War.
Perhaps the most visually arresting feature of the interior is the huge oak carved Chancel screen. Given by Miss Whitehead in 1931 to designs by Harold Gibbons FRIBA. The screen is surmounted by a Crucifix and figures of Our Lady and St John.
The Chancel has a mosaic floor by Burke and Co of London, and wooden barrel vault ceiling with painted and gilded bosses. To the North side of the chancel is the Binns 3-manual organ of 1919.
The richly ornate Reredos given by Miss Whitehead in 1924 is carved to the designs of Harold Gibbons FRIBA. The Painted alabaster panel represents the Last Supper. Beneath it is a small carving of the Nativity and panels representing instruments of the passion.
The windows of the church are of stained glass, some of which are now featured in “The Arts and Crafts Movement in Yorkshire” (Barrie & Wendy Armstrong, Published by Oblong Creative Ltd, Wetherby, 2013).
The Church tower holds a peel of ten bells. Five tons of metal were used to forge the bells. They were cast and installed by Messrs. John Taylor and Co of Loughborough. They are rung at frequent intervals to this day.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (component)
Caen stone believed to be designed by Hodgson-Fowler - located centrally beneath the West Tower It was capped with an ornate oak pinnacle
Pew (object)
Nave and Aisles are filled with stained pitch pine pews given by Mr James Whitehead of Oldam whose firm built the church
Pulpit
set to the north of the east end of the Nave and is of carved Caen stone
Lectern
eagle design copy of that in Southwell Minster
Chapel (component)
To the South East there is a separate Lady Chapel with carved oak reredos and chandelier, the latter believed to be from Ye Olde Chapell of Marsden, surmounted by a cuckoo. Within the Lady Chapel is the church’s Second World War Memorial – a set of oak chairs, each carved with a name of one of the fallen. The Lady Chapel is separated from the South aisle by a painted wrought iron screen with the figure of St Bartholomew over.
Reredos
given by Miss Whitehead in 1924 is carved to the designs of Harold Gibbons FRIBA. The Painted alabaster panel represents the Last Supper. Beneath it is a small carving of the Nativity and panels representing instruments of the passion. carved oak located within Lady Chapel
Chair
set of oak chairs in Lady Chapel serving as WWII Memorial - each chair carved with a name of one of the fallen
Screen
wrought iron screen, painted, separating Lady Chapel from the South aisle figure of St. Bartholomew over
Inscribed Object
White marble tablet in South Aisle commemorates names of all men from Marsden who gave their lives in WWI
Screen
oak carved Chancel screen given by Miss Whitehead in 1931 to deisngs by Harold Gibbons Friba Surmoounted by a Crucifix and figures of Our Lady and St John
Chancel
has mosaic floor by Burke and Co of London, and wooden barrel vault ceiling with painted and gilded bosses.
Mosaic
In Chancel - mosaic floor by Burke and Co of London
Organ (object)
1919 To the North side of the chancel is the Binns 3-manual organ of 1919.
Stained Glass (window)
The windows of the church are of stained glass, some of which are now featured in “The Arts and Crafts Movement in Yorkshire” (Barrie & Wendy Armstrong, Published by Oblong Creative Ltd, Wetherby, 2013).
Bells
Nominal: 1459 Hz Weight: 510 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1954
Dove Bell ID: 30712 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1300 Hz Weight: 568 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1954
Dove Bell ID: 30713 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1160 Hz Weight: 599 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 30714 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1092.5 Hz Weight: 729 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 30715 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 974 Hz Weight: 796 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 30716 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 867.5 Hz Weight: 990 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 30717 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 772 Hz Weight: 1345 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 30718 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 730 Hz Weight: 1607 lbs Diameter: 42.63" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 30719 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 651 Hz Weight: 2097 lbs Diameter: 47" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1923
Dove Bell ID: 30720 Tower ID: 10194 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 47 116
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.
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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