Nominal: 1320.5 Hz Weight: 606 lbs Diameter: 29.31" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1841
Dove Bell ID: 5853 Tower ID: 15837 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Sand Hutton: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SE 694 585
Sand Hutton Parish was constituted in 1861, consisting of the villages of Sand Hutton and Claxton, some eight miles east of York. St Mary’s is situated at the west end of Sand Hutton village. It is a Grade II listed building and was built in 1840 by Salvin at the sole expense of James Walker. The church was consecrated on May 31st 1847 as the Chapel – of – Ease of Sand Hutton, replacing the earlier 12th century St Leonard’s Church, the ruins of which remain behind the church. St Mary’s is in Gothic style of sandstone construction with a roof of Westmoreland slate.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 243 m²
Exterior Description
It is a Grade II listed building and was built in 1840 by Salvin at the sole expense of James Walker. The church was consecrated on May 31st 1847 as the Chapel – of – Ease of Sand Hutton, replacing the earlier 12th century St Leonard’s Church, the ruins of which remain behind the church. St Mary’s is in Gothic style of sandstone construction with a roof of Westmoreland slate. The porch, at the south west corner of the nave, forms the base of a tower with a broach spire in the early English style.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1657 Hz Weight: 367 lbs Diameter: 23.63" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1841
Dove Bell ID: 37965 Tower ID: 15837 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1493 Hz Weight: 456 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1841
Dove Bell ID: 37966 Tower ID: 15837 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 694 585
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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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