Nominal: 1314 Hz Weight: 389 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1908
Dove Bell ID: 59059 Tower ID: 22949 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Ravensthorpe: St Saviour
Overview
Grid reference: SE 223 202
The Church was opened in 1864 and enlarged in 1924. Its large size, with extensive pew-seating, is indicative of its considerable importance in the life of the community in the late 19th and early 20th century. The addition of the choir and sanctuary (with large stained glass east window) in the 1920's is of some grandeur. There is a sizeable adjoining Vestry integral to the building on the south side, which serves as a parish room for the congregation.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 822 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Ravensthorpe developed swiftly in the 19th century with trade along nearby waterways made possible by the cutting of a canal.
The Church was opened in 1864 and enlarged in 1924. Its large size, with extensive pew-seating, is indicative of its considerable importance in the life of the community in the late 19th and early 20th century. The addition of the choir and sanctuary (with large stained glass east window) in the 1920's is of some grandeur.
Exterior Description
The Church is a Grade II Listed Building. The original portion was dedicated in 1864 and subsequently extended in Gothic Revival style by C. Hodgson Fowler. The Church is constructed in hammer-dressed stone with ashlar dressings and has steeply pitched and hipped roofs, slated to the west end and tiled on the extensions. The five bay nave has a pitched roof and the roof to the south aisle is of similar proportions and detail. A porch is located to the north facing Huddersfield road and the chancel is lofty, as are the north and south transepts.
The five light east window is of the decorated style with reticulated tracery. There is a fourlight window of similar style but of reduced proportion to the north transept and south chancel, and three-light to the south chancel, whilst the south transept has a large wheel window. There is a short square tower with an octagonal open bellcote with a slated spire adjoining the north porch and the west elevation has two windows, one three-light the other two-light, both with reticulated lead tracery.
Interior
Interior Description
The Church interior has a five bay central arcade on octagonal piers and large transept arches on clustered responds. There is a north side Lady Chapel of two bays arcaded in each direction on clustered and filleted responds and piers. The south side has a rood loft and the roofs to the east end are timber vaulted with an arch braced collar roof to the nave and aisles.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 223 202
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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