Nominal: 1311 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Charles Carr 1897
Dove Bell ID: 59895 Tower ID: 23424 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Slaithwaite w East Scammonden: St James
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646543
https://mses.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SE 78 140
The church was erected in 1796, with modifications in the 19th century. The church is Grade II listed, reflecting its architectural quality. Although it has been extended and modified from its original form, the external architecture is coherent.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 638 m²
Exterior Description
1796. Classical church. Later chancel. Tower and side porches added 1890. Ashlar to north and south elevations. Hammer dressed stone to chancel with stone quoins. Pitched slate roof with gable copings. Two storeys and basement. 7-bay nave with single light stained glass windows to both floors. Moulded eaves cornice to south side. Basement doorway on south side is inscribed "NATIONAL SCHOOL 1824". East gable has oculus in apex and two single stained glass windows at gallery level. Venetian window to chancel. West tower of 4 reducing tiers. Clock face to 4 sides. Round arched, louvred bell chamber openings with overarch. Cornice and parapet with paired crocketted corner pinnacles. Flanking tower are north and south side is porch with round arched stained glass windows. Entrance is dated 1896.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
1890 added in 1890 west tower of 4 reducing tiers clock face to 4 sides
Porch
1890 side porches added in 1890 Flanking tower are north and south side is porch with round arched stained glass windows.
Gable
east gable has oculus in apex and two single stained glass windows at gallery level
Bell Tower (component)
1890 round arched, louvred bell chamber openings with overarch
Cornice
cornice and parapet with paired crocketted corner pinnacles
Parapet
cornice and parapet with paired crocketted corner pinnacles
Building Materials
Ashlar
to north and south elevations
Stone
hammer dressed stone to chancel with stone quoins
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
Interior; raking gallery to 3 sides on round piers. Panelled gallery fronts. Choir, in square bay preceding chancel, is bounded on all 4 sides by round arches on square responds.
Features of significance internally include the panelled gallery fronts and the east window by David and Charles Evans, 1859.
Fixtures and fittings
Gallery (ecclesiastical)
raking gallery to 3 sides on round piers panelled gallery fronts
Pier
round piers supporting gallery
Choir
in square bay preceding chancel - bounded on all 4 sides by round arches on square responds
Stained Glass (window)
7-bay nave with single light stained glass windows to both floors
Stained Glass (window)
1859 east window by David and Charles Evans
Bells
Nominal: 1190 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Charles Carr 1897
Dove Bell ID: 59896 Tower ID: 23424 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Charles Carr 1897
Dove Bell ID: 59897 Tower ID: 23424 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 787 Hz Weight: 1372 lbs Diameter: 40.75" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Charles Carr 1897
Dove Bell ID: 59898 Tower ID: 23424 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 692 Hz Weight: 1820 lbs Diameter: 45" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1907
Dove Bell ID: 59899 Tower ID: 23424 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 78 140
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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