Diameter: 38.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by J Blaycock 1849
Dove Bell ID: 50442 Tower ID: 17955 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Arthuret: St Michael & All Angels
Overview
Grid reference: NY 379 676
A wonderful and visually strong church that was started in 1609, the massive tower being added in 1680. It was built through national subscription on the orders of James I replacing a decayed medieval church. It is designed in Perpendicular style, similar to Wool churches, with battlemented parapets, three light clerestory windows and two and three light aisle windows. The tower, which is supported by huge stepped Perpendicular diagonal buttresses, is crowned by extremely modest corner pinnacles that are somewhat out of scale with the rest of the building. The East Window was removed in 1868 to become a garden folly near Carlisle and replaced by a double bar tracery arrangement. The interior is interesting with columns that may, in part, derive from the predecessor building. The Baptistery is corralled in the south west corner where it is overlooked by a three light stained glass window by Mayer of Munich with its hallmark jewel like appearance through the use of dazzling contrasts of primary colours. The early twentieth century Arts and Crafts pulpit and choir stall are exceptionally fine. The churchyard is extensive and contains a C12 cross bound-up in a Victorian cage and the grave of James Is favourite jester. The boundary wall has interesting nineteenth century wrought and cast iron lights.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 555 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier churches and places of worship
Exterior Description
II* and 2xII-Medieval cross, boundary wall, well
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 379 676
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.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
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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