Nominal: 695.4 Hz Weight: 1768 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1877
Dove Bell ID: 3784 Tower ID: 15728 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Kirkby Stephen (Dedication unknown)
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607015
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Overview
Grid reference: NY 775 88
An attractive church dominated by the excellent Perpendicular west tower built in the early C16 with its tiered clasping buttresses, ogee arched bell-openings and castellated parapet surmounted by pinnacles. The remainder of the exterior of the church is substantially a C19 rebuild, largely in Early English style. A small section of the original C13 church tucked into the north west corner showing an indication of the original roof line before it was raised to accommodate the C19 clerestory, the Early English C13 north transept arm and the Perpendicular south aisle and its C15 windows survive the later changes. The additions include the mid C19 steeply pitched chancel, with some decent stained glass, that uncomfortably projects above the nave. The C19 exterior encloses a high nave that has its roots in the C13 with drum piers supporting the central aisle through double chamfered arches. One arch still displays fragments of painted weave pattern decoration giving a hint of the original glory of the church. The heightened nave gives that church a priory feel. The C19 changes incorporate relics from the C13 church including a piscina and an exquisite three seat sedilla in the chapel together with C15 tombs decorated by mutilated effigies. Viking stone artefacts and a hog-back gravestone hint at pre-conquest structures The church overlooks the cleared churchyard which provides an admirable setting.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 927 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Central location in historic town
Exterior Description
II- Cloisters/gateway
Building Materials
Breccia
13th onwards
Brockram Breccia
Carboniferous Limestone
13th onwards
Carboniferous Limestone
Sandstone
13th onwards
Penrith Sandstone
Sandstone
13th onwards
Yoredale Group Sandstone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1429.3 Hz Weight: 711 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1877
Dove Bell ID: 27300 Tower ID: 15728 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1323.3 Hz Weight: 767 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1877
Dove Bell ID: 27301 Tower ID: 15728 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1168.7 Hz Weight: 778 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1877
Dove Bell ID: 27302 Tower ID: 15728 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1045.6 Hz Weight: 845 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1877
Dove Bell ID: 27303 Tower ID: 15728 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 934.5 Hz Weight: 921 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1877
Dove Bell ID: 27304 Tower ID: 15728 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 878.2 Hz Weight: 1046 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1877
Dove Bell ID: 27305 Tower ID: 15728 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 790.7 Hz Weight: 1356 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Edward II Seller 1749
Dove Bell ID: 27306 Tower ID: 15728 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 775 88
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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