Bleatarn: Chapel of Ease
Overview
Grid reference: NY 727 137
This is a small (8mx5m) simple building whose only external adornment are wavey gable barging and a simple iron cross that continues the tradition of chapels in the township that has its origins in C12. At that time it is believed that the Cistercian monks of Byland, who owned the Manor of Bleatarn, had a cell here. There is no evidence of earlier buildings but the Tithe Map of 1846 describes the field in which the chapel is located as Chapel Brew. The current Chapel was built in 1864. During WWI it was used as a club room following which it fell into a ruinous state. It was restored/repaired in 1939. It is built in pink sandstone and has lancet windows and a pointed arch door in Early English style. The interior is as simple as the exterior with an altar set in front of a thin reredos made up from C17/C18 wood panelling, probably rescued from the nearby church at Great Musgrave when it was demolished There are benches at the back of the chapel behind the pews that look as though they date from C18. The furniture includes a C17 altar table, also probably from Great Musgrave. The building is located in a fold of land by a stream and is marked by a magnificent Scots Pine.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Possible sites of earlier chapels
Exterior Description
To come
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 727 137
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
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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