Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Christopher Hodson 1694
Dove Bell ID: 5522 Tower ID: 14069 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Ravenstonedale: St Oswald
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607026
http://www.hwparishes.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: NY 722 42
An imposing and classic Georgian church, St Oswald's replaced an earlier medieval building that had fallen into disrepair. The new church was built over a period of six years starting with the tower in 1738. Remnants of the old church survive including the rebuilt C13 porch, the repositioned C13 chancel arch and stone robbed from the adjacent Gilbertine Cell. Its external appearance is of its time with round-headed windows and mock keystones and a parapeted square tower. The rubble walls were lime rendered, leaving the rusticated quoins and window surrounds as exposed stonework. The render was removed in the 1970s on the basis that it appeared grubby the original intention would have been to cover the rough stone with a smooth, light, finish. Its loss is to be regretted. The interior is a revelation. It is laid out collegiate style with the inward facing pews retaining their numbering. The centrally positioned three tier pulpit commands the nave. It includes an attractively decorated sounding board and biblical inscriptions carved around the bottom Clerk's desk. One of the eye-catching painted Ten Commandments, Lord's Prayer and Creed boards originally displayed in the old church remains hung from the nave-facing south-east wall while the other is now hung on the south wall of the chancel. The gallery at the west end includes carved timberwork from the earlier church, including a piece dated 1633. The fine C19 stained glass and medieval font stem add to the charm of the church.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 383 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Medieval building and Gilbertine cell
Exterior Description
Grade II LIsted- Cross shaft base and sundial
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 29.75" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by (unidentified) 1743
Dove Bell ID: 36187 Tower ID: 14069 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 35.13" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Woolley
Dove Bell ID: 36188 Tower ID: 14069 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 722 42
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.
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 | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | Yes |
| 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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