Diameter: 16.5" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Ralph I Ashton 1715
Dove Bell ID: 57492 Tower ID: 22049 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Melmerby: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607142
http://www.eastofedenmc.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: NY 611 374
Although of C13th origin St. Johns has experienced the familiar C19th heavy restoration. In plan form the church comprises nave and north aisle with tower to the north west corner, vestry to the north side and porch to the south side. The structure is of random coursed red sandstone walling with much evidence of alteration. The roof is of slate in random and diminishing courses over an exposed timber roof structure of C19th origin. Evidence of the east gable end wall and the north wall suggests that the aisle roof has been raised to accommodate a gallery accessed from the tower stair by a doorway now blocked. The gallery and supporting arcade have been removed leaving a rather uncomfortably eccentric space. The tower was built in 1848 with castellated parapet and stepped castellated stair turret. The porch now attached to the south side is reputed to have been dismantled and removed from the west end gable wall in 1895. Windows generally to the south and east elevations appear to be C19th inserts into an earlier structure. The small windows to the north elevation could be mediaeval. There are two mediaeval grave slabs in good condition set into the floor of the chancel. Unusually the east window is clear glazed with plain sheet glass rather than leaded lights. Local knowledge informs that the leaded lights were blown out by a particularly severe Helm Wind and that funds could not be raised for reinstatement.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 211 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
II-Medieval cross base
Building Materials
Sandstone
13th onwards
Penrith Sandstone
Slate
13th onwards
Slate
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 16.5" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Ralph I Ashton 1715
Dove Bell ID: 57493 Tower ID: 22049 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 611 374
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/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.
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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