Diameter: 18" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Warner & Sons
Dove Bell ID: 57838 Tower ID: 22239 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Murton-cum-Hilton : St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: NY 730 211
St. John's is tucked into the rising folds of the Pennines against the dramatic backdrop of the Mell Fell. It is someway from the village and consequently stands in an uncluttered rural landscape. It was built in 1856 in a fairly standard Early English style with hooded lancet windows and angled buttresses at each corner. Bellcote over the west gable is a relatively small and slim rectangular turret decorated by simple elongated pyramid pinnacles- it replaces a taller structure that was dismantled fifty years ago. The interior is a surprise in terms of content and quality. It is dominated by a three tier pulpit, described by Pevsner as "an amazing thing in a church of 1856". Although it probably predates the church, the scrollwork on the staircase looking to be late C18, it is made in pitch pine, a material that was favoured in the C19. The immediate setting of the pulpit suggests that it was part of the original build. Whatever its origins, its designed presence in the mid-C19 church is highly unusual and of considerable note. Another eye-catching feature is the collection of magnificent paraffin lamps fixed onto substantial poles at the end of pews and three wall brackets. The windows are clear glass- it is tempting to believe that it was felt that stained glass could not compete with the magnificent views.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
II-Calm exterior with interesting interior. Extremely rare insertion of three tier pulpit in original mid C19 design
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 730 211
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.
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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