Diameter: 16" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1889
Dove Bell ID: 59995 Tower ID: 23478 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Soulby: St Luke
Overview
Grid reference: NY 748 111
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West belcote, 2-bay nave, 1-bay chancel, south-west porch and north-east vestry.
Dimensions:
14m (43ft) by 5.8m (18ft).
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built in 1662-3 by Sir Philip Musgrave as a chapel-of-ease to Kirby Stephen. Renovations were undertaken in 1774, when the north vestry was perhaps added, and again in 1863, when the fenestration and interior furnishings and fittings were gothicised and the south porch added. The king-post roof was also reconstructed using the original timbers at this time. The ceiling was inserted in 1963, from which time the pendant globe lights appear to date. The building and site are of considerable archaeological potential, and the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR) should be consulted before any development is considered.
Exterior Description
This is a compact and simple church, originally a simple box, restored in a Decorated Gothic style. A little vertical emphasis is given by the small belcote at the west end, which has simple pointed openings, stone louvres, stumpy pinnacles and an elaborate gilded weathercock with the Musgrave arms and the date 1830. The church has coped gables and moulded kneelers. The rainwater goods are of lead and of good quality, with moulded gutters. There is a ball finial at the east end.
The west end is blind and rendered. The south porch is extremely plain, a gabled front with cross finial over a chamfered round-headed external entrance reflecting the inner doorway. The original inner entrance has an arched head with continuous mouldings. It has a plank door. There is a square stone plaque in the wall above the porch with a carved coat of arms above the initials PM (Philip Musgrave) and date 1663. The nave windows (two in each wall) are square-headed 2-lights with cusped heads, while the east window is a pointed 3-light with Decorated tracery. The vestry has a 2-light rectangular window in the east wall.
Building Fabric and Features
Bellcote
17th century west
Nave
17th century 2-bay
Chancel
17th century 1-bay
Vestry
18th century north-east
Porch
19th century south-west
Building Materials
Render
18th century
Sandstone
17th century local rubble walls and ashlar dressings
Slate
18th century Westmoreland roof
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is whitewashed, with a low flat plasterboard ceiling, flaking and discoloured in places. The church is well tended and clean. The floor is stone-flagged except for the boarded pew bases, but mostly obscured by red carpet. The simple bench pews with boarded panelling to a dado, clergy desk, pulpit and altar are of oak and of a piece. The floor rises to the sanctuary by a single step. A square-headed doorway in the north wall leads to the vestry.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th century Oak table dated 1874.
Pulpit
19th century The pulpit is oak, octagonal, with simple blind tracery. Of a piece with the pews and choir stalls.
Font (component)
19th century Octagonal limestone font, plain, oak cover. Faded text around the bowl recording its donation by the Musgrave family in 1874.
Stained Glass (window)
19th century Stained glass in the east window, the Passion with Christ in Glory in a vesica above, very brightly coloured, 1874. North and south chancel windows have the Light of the World and the Good Shepherd; Christ and the Madonna and the women at the well, possibly Kempe, 1890. Dedicated by the Tebay family.
Inscribed Object
19th century In the nave: White marble neo-classical pedimented wall tablet with black slate background on nave north wall to Sir John Tebay died 21st September 1829 aged 76 and his son, also John, died December 5th 1828 aged 18. Faded at the bottom where his wife Mary (1830?) and daughter Margaret (1842?) are commemorated.
Plaque (component)
20th century Brass plaque commemorating the Rev Joseph Bowstead MA vicar 1873-1903. Brass plaque commemorating Rev John William Ashton, vicar for 23 years, died May 12th 1932. Brass plaque to those from the parish who died in WWI.
Organ (component)
20th century Electronic organ 1981.
Rail
20th century Iron standards with oak hand rail, simple, 1940’s.
Panel
20th century Wooden board to those who died in WWII.
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Letters dating back to 1698. Parish records since 1863, baptisms, marriages, burials up to 1990. Records held at Kendal Record Office.
1821 bible.
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 748 111
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
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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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