Bell 1 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 57839 Tower ID: 22240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Musgrave: St Theobald
Overview
Grid reference: NY 767 132
The church designed by G.R.Appleby in 1845 is idyllically located on the banks of the River Eden beneath the village. It replaces at least two earlier churches, the earliest recorded being from the C13, although in a slightly different position to avoid the flood related fate of the earlier buildings. It is designed in Early English style with a square castellated west tower, lancet fenestration and a typical three light lancet east window. The interior is simply presented with a high pointed chancel arch with elaborate and attractive carved stone human heads/torsos decorating both the bosses and the corbelled supports for the arched braces that span the roof. There is little evidence of parts of the earlier church(es) being reused in the building other than a couple of numbered C18 benches at the back of the nave, the incorporation of part of a C13 Foliate Cross coffin lid in the east wall, a C16 brass plaque to a former priest set into the nave floor and two C15 bells. However, the shape and finish of some of the exposed masonry in the wall indicates that it is almost certainly from the earlier structures. There is limited stained glass with the C18 tradition of clear glazing dominating. One of the great joys of the church is the rare ancient rush bearing tradition which goes back to the time when trodden earth floors were covered by reeds. In July local children bring rushes and crowns of flowers into the church where they stay throughout the year. The C18 religious philosopher William Paley was rector for some years.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Lost churches and parsonage
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Bell 2 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 57840 Tower ID: 22240 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 767 132
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.
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