Diameter: 14" Bell 1 of 1
Dove Bell ID: 60413 Tower ID: 23682 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stainburn: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SE 247 485
The church is still essentially Norman, with thick walls and several Norman windows reading externally as small slit-like openings with rounded heads and internally, on account of the deep splays as much wider openings. There is one such window in the west wall, which also has long and short quoins at the corners.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, chancel, north vestry and south-west porch.
Dimensions:
Nave (approximately 39 x 19 feet ), chancel (24 x 16 feet)
Description of Archaeology and History
Norman, with later alterations but still adhering essentially to its Norman dimensions. The porch is probably a 17th century addition, and the vestry 19th century.
Exterior Description
The church is still essentially Norman, with thick walls and several Norman windows reading externally as small slit-like openings with rounded heads and internally, on account of the deep splays as much wider openings. There is one such window in the west wall, which also has long and short quoins at the corners.
The south flank of the building is the most remarkable for its architectural interest. Starting at the west there is first a 17th century window of four large square openings divided by mullion and transom. No doubt this was provided to light a gallery. Then comes a Norman window, then a curious 17th century triangular-headed window, then a further Norman window. The north wall of the nave is pierced only by one 17th century window of two lights, placed high up towards the east. The chancel has a Norman north window, a Perpendicular window of three lights and rather rustic tracery in the east wall, and a south window which is again 17th century and of three lights.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
East window. The only stained glass in the church. The subject is the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple - the infant Jesus is held by Simeon in the centre light and it is a pleasing composition with good strong colours. Signed by H.C. Murray, London. Not dated, but a plaque on the north wall records that it was given by the Revd. Walter Hall, 'Vicar of this parish of St. Mary the Virgin, Stainburn', in memory of his mother and her sister and brother.
Interior
Interior Description
The font stands in the south-west corner and the nave is otherwise mostly taken up by the simple, rugged, but old pews. The floor is stone-flagged, except beneath the pews. The chancel arch is Norman, with a single step and plain imposts. The chancel is one step higher than the nave. On either side of the chancel arch, on the nave east wall, are traces of 17th century 'profitable texts' in black-letter. No doubt most of the plaster which survives is old, and deserves careful and sensitive treatment in case earlier wall-paintings survive. The chancel walls show signs of a 19th century decorative scheme, now almost completely faded, out, and the north door into the vestry has a Caernarvon arch - which looks singularly out of place.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
The font is the most significant of the fittings. Plainly Norman, it is tub- shaped and set on a base consisting of two enormous semi-circular stones. The bowl is ornamented by a continuous blank arcade of intersecting arches with, in the spandrels, small ornamental motifs including one head.
Pew (object)
c.1630
There are two varieties. At the west end on the north side are three pews with turned finials on the bench-ends; these closely resemble those at St. John's Leeds i.e. they must be of c. 1630.
Pew (object)
c. 16th Century
There are two varieties. Eight on the north and seven on the south) have roll mouldings on the tops of the bench-ends and look as though they could well be 16th century.
Pulpit
c. 18th Century
Wooden
Lectern
19th Century
Plain wooden
Organ (object)
There is an American organ (The Victoria) by Smith of Boston, which was brought here from N. Rigton.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 247 485
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the 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
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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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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