Weight: 50 lbs Diameter: 13.13" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by George Dalton 1774
Dove Bell ID: 50694 Tower ID: 18119 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Barlow Chapel
Overview
Grid reference: SE 645 289
This small brick chapel is located on a narrow road leading north out of the hamlet of Barlow, 3 miles south-east from Selby and close to the enormous Drax power station. This is an historic hamlet, a chapel in which was first mentioned in 1649. Following the a period of disruption during the Civil War there was again an active chapel by 1716. This was probably the current structure, although the dates of 1744 and 1774 have been mooted. It remains a simple construction, made up of a 3-bay nave and chancel in one in red-brick, with coped gables and a dentillated eaves band, also in brick.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
3-bay nave and chancel in one.
Dimensions:
14m (45ft) x 4m (13ft).
Footprint of Church buildings: 83 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The first mention of a chapel according to the VCH was in 1649, when there was a chapel ministered by Mr William Duglass. The chapel appears to have been disused in the late 17th century following the Restoration, however there was again an active chapel by 1716. This was probably the current structure. The Twistelton family of adjacent Barlow Hall were most likely the builders and patrons.
In 1893 (after it was reordered) it was described as ‘a chapel of ease, a building of brick, consisting of a chancel, nave and a western turret, containing one bell: there are 120 sittings’. The interior was reordered again in the 1970s, the chancel lengthened internally. The chapel was first listed in 1998.
Archaeological remains relating to a possible earlier structure or even earlier settlement remains are possible on this site, and the local authority and HER should be consulted if any development is considered.
Exterior Description
A simple, charming building of red brick, coped gables and dentillated eaves band also in brick. Rendered plinth. The west gable has a small square wooden bellcote with lead roof and ornate iron weather vane. Under this is a round-headed blind arch above a single 2-light flat headed window with cusped tracery and lead lattice glazing. The letters GT (probably George Twistelton) are spelt out by brick clamps.
The north wall has a single pilaster buttress and a single 2-light flat headed window with cusped tracery and lead lattice glazing to the nave, to the right a single 20th century external brick stack. The south wall has a single pilaster buttress and doorway to west with triple panel door under moulded brick head. Small single light window to the chancel with cusped tracery and lead lattice glazing, beyond this a single larger 2-light window. The east wall has another rectangular 2-light window with cusped tracery and lead lattice glazing under a brick segmental arch.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
18th century 3-bay
Chancel
18th century in one with nave
Bellcote
18th century more of a bell turret
Building Materials
Brick
18th century walls and dressings
Pantile
18th century roof
Wood
18th century bellcote
Interior
Interior Description
Moving inside, the chapel is long and open, the walls thickly plastered. Plain ceiling and dado panelling, plain benches to the nave. The stain of an earlier chancel screen can be seen in the walls beyond the present chancel steps, pre-dating the most recent reordering. Step to sanctuary. Floors under red carpet.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th century oak table with three open arches to front
Pulpit
19th century octagonal pulpit, plain wood
Lectern
19th century wooden reading desk
Rail
19th century oak rails with curled iron standards
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
portable octagonal wood
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 645 289
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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