Diameter: 24" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1846
Dove Bell ID: 57772 Tower ID: 22201 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Morton: St Paul
Overview
Grid reference: SK 809 914
The first church of St Paul at Morton was built in 1845. In 1890 it was decided to rebuild and enlarge the church and the building as it stands today was erected in 1891. It is built in light coloured stone in the Early English style to a design by Messrs J.T. Micklethwaite and Somers Clark of Westminster. The church is in a closed graveyard with mature trees
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 630 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The first church of St Paul at Morton was built in 1845. In 1890 it was decided to rebuild and enlarge the church and the building as it stands today was erected in 1891.
Exterior Description
The church of St Paul Morton was built in 1891, in the place of the former church built in 1846, is an edifice of stone in the early English style. The church consists of a chancel with chapel of St Hugh on the south side, nave, south and north aisles and transepts and the west tower. The tower is the only part of the original church that remains.
It is built in light coloured stone in the Early English style to a design by Messrs J.T. Micklethwaite and Somers Clark of Westminster. The church has embattled and pinnacled parapets with figures of St Paul and St Peter above the two porches on either side of the tower.
The church consists of a chancel with a chapel dedicated to St Hugh of Lincoln on the south side, a nave of five bays, aisles on the north and south sides and a west tower.
Building Fabric and Features
Parapet
1891 The church has embattled and pinnacled parapets with figures of St Paul and St Peter above the two porches on either side of the tower.
Porch
1891 The church has embattled and pinnacled parapets with figures of St Paul and St Peter above the two porches on either side of the tower.
Tower (component)
1891 The church has embattled and pinnacled parapets with figures of St Paul and St Peter above the two porches on either side of the tower.
Interior
Interior Description
The nave, chancel and chapel have decorative painted ceilings. The fixtures are a richly carved oak screen, the font of Frostily marble with an oak canopy, an Austern Gern organ and ten Burne-Jones windows designed by William Morris. The church also has a carpet in the chancel from the William Morris studios.
The church consists of a chancel with a chapel dedicated to St Hugh of Lincoln on the south side, a nave of five bays, aisles on the north and south sides and a west tower. The font is carved out of Frosterley marble which is quarried near Durham and is inscribed around the base with the words "Ann Buddicom, a benefactor of this place. Died 23rd October 1880". The carved canopy with its tracery has biblical figures and was given by Rev J.H. Pooley, Vicar of Scotter in 1892.
A new organ by August Gern was installed in 1891 and updated in 1966 by Cousans of Lincoln (2 manual and pedals with 16 stops. Detached console). The case is by Micklethwaite & Somers Clarke.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Victorian The font is carved out of Frosterley marble which is quarried near Durham and is inscribed around the base with the words "Ann Buddicom, a benefactor of this place. Died 23rd October 1880".
Tracery
1892 The carved canopy with its tracery has biblical figures and was given by Rev J.H. Pooley, Vicar of Scotter in 1892.
Organ (object)
1891 A new organ by August Gern was installed in 1891 and updated in 1966 by Cousans of Lincoln (2 manual and pedals with 16 stops. Detached console). The case is by Micklethwaite & Somers Clarke
Stained Glass (window)
Victorian The church is the home to one of the finest collections of stained glass windows designed by the great Victorian artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones RA who worked on them in co-operation with the famous designer William Morris.
Chancel
Chapel (component)
The church consists of a chancel with a chapel dedicated to St Hugh of Lincoln on the south side
Aisle
aisles on the north and south sides and a west tower
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 809 914
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.
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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