Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1861
Dove Bell ID: 60422 Tower ID: 23689 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stainmore: St Stephen
Overview
Grid reference: NY 841 129
The first recorded building on the site was a school built in about 1600 that was consecrated in 1608 to become Stainmore Chapel. A schoolroom was added in the late C17. In 1842/43 the chapel, and presumably the schoolroom, was demolished and the current church built in its place. It occupies an isolated site with a scattered rural congregation– at one time the population would have been considerably higher with nearby abandoned quarries and dismantled railway lines showing the intensity of industrial activity in the C19/early C20. The chapel, a simple, single space with a square bell turret with lancet bell openings projecting over the west gable, has been altered with a new square topped east window inserted in the early C20. The top half of the original East window was inserted in the west end – this incorporates a small piece of French stained glass brought back from a cathedral destroyed during a WWI battle. The inserted window sits over an original 10 over 15 sash window. They are oddly off-set that adds charm and informality. The chapel has a flat squared ceiling that has a C18/earlyC19 feel that ties in with the style of the porch and it looks as though parts of C18 box pews have been used to form the reredos. The C19/C20? school, latterly an outdoor pursuits centre but now abandoned, is attached to the north west corner of the church and incorporates a fragment of a top window lintel with a 1673 datestone and the date 1809 is carved on one of the chapel quoins.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Former building/school room
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 841 129
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.
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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.
Further information
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