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Founded by Unidentified (blank) 1845
Dove Bell ID: 50961 Tower ID: 18307 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bewcastle: St Cuthbert
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607037
http://www.bewcastlehouseofprayer.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: NY 565 745
In spite of the ravages of border warfare, the church incorporates a late thirteenth century east gable with its slender pointed hooded widows set into a thick wall. The remainder was substantially built in grey sandstone in 1792 (datestone on tower) in a peculiarly ad hoc fashion with a tiered stone tower positioned asymmetrically against the west elevation and the bellcote added on top of a red sandstone chimney flue type projection attached to the upper level. Much of the stone comes from nearby Banna fort with some interesting features including sharpening marks. Galleries supported on Tuscan style columns that were built along three sides of the nave in 1792 were altered with the removal of two sides in 1901. At that time the nave was lowered and re-roofed and new lancet windows were inserted along the south elevation- the north, extremely exposed, side being unfenestrated. Modern stained glass (2001) in the east windows is uncomplicated and attractive incorporating motifs from the cross. The eighteenth century timberwork is important and of good quality. It introduces panelling and patterns that create interest and intimacy. Recent renovations have temporarily exposed some hidden structural elements such as rough timber door lintels and rubble walls. The outstanding historic feature is the remarkable carved seventh century cross shaft and base in the church yard marking Bewcastle as a place of Christian worship for over thirteen hundred years.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 149 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Insignificant archaeological landscape
Building Materials
Sandstone
13th onwards
Carboniferous Sandstone
Slate
13th onwards
Westmorland Green Slate
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 565 745
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.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 18/05/1987
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.
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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 | 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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