Bell 1 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 57080 Tower ID: 21808 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Longtown: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SO 321 290
The chancel is of the 13th century, and the nave may have been of the same period originally - but little old work now remains. In the 14th century the existing east window was inserted, and the roof is dated 1640. The church was restored in 1867 by T. Nicholson, and the south porch is modern.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, chancel and south porch.
Footprint of Church buildings: 212 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The chancel is of the 13th century, and the nave may have been of the same period originally - but little old work now remains. In the 14th century the existing east window was inserted, and the roof is dated 1640. The church was restored in 1867 by T. Nicholson, and the south porch is modern.
Exterior Description
The walls are of local rubble, with dressings of a harder but similar stone. The east window is of two ogee trefoiled lights, with a quatrefoil above, and no main external arch. The north wall is a single lancet, old outside but restored internally. In the south wall is a similar but wider lancet which is also modern on the inside.
The nave has its west wall plastered externally; in the north wall are two modern two-light windows of 13th century design and, in the south wall, three modern windows with a roll-moulded string-course below. The south doorway and south porch are modern but, between the south porch and the south-east buttress, is an old stone bench. (There is a similar stone bench at neighbouring Craswall church). In the west wall is a tall modern lancet and the gable supports a modern tell-cote with arched openings for the two bells.
Interior
Interior Description
The chancel arch is modern. The roof of the chancel is the braced collar—beam type. The nave roof is modern, but retains three old tie beams.
Fixtures and fittings
Piscina (object)
Late 12th Century
South wall of chancel, with square drain in.head of scalloped capital
Bells
Bell 2 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 57081 Tower ID: 21808 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 321 290
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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