Diameter: 25" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by William I Eldridge 1687
Dove Bell ID: 57147 Tower ID: 21855 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lowther: St Michael
Diocese of Carlisle
Closed Church, 607019
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Overview
Grid reference: NY 519 244
Hugely significant site and building for over 1300 years. Involves Saxon burials; Norman (1175/1200) arcades, base of north aisle and part of chancel; 13th century central tower; 1686 rebuilding and addition of south transept; 17th and 18th century fittings, gallery and memorials; 19th century addition of west porch and north vestry, unfortunate removal of 17th century dome and lantern from the tower; all this in an ancient yard (with an 1857 mausoleum), within a spectacular parkland setting.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 354 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Saxon burial ground
Exterior Description
5x Grade II Listed- Cross, mounting block, mausoleum, hearse house, gate-piers and gates
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 519 244
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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
Churchyard Structures
Mausoleum
Cross
Bier House
Hearse House
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Beech | Veterantree | 1 |
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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