Nominal: 1955 Hz Weight: 139 lbs Diameter: 18" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1899
Dove Bell ID: 51122 Tower ID: 18418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Blackford: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: NY 396 624
This small red sandstone and green slate roof church was built on a crossroads in a rural district where the settlement is sparse and spread over a wide area. The narrow pyramid steeple that sits on top of the bell turret with its stepped support buttresses presents a robust and pleasant landmark on the flat landscape of the Solway Plain. The church was designed in 1870 by Borough of Carlisle in Gothic Revival style using Decorated motifs and patterns including stylised ogee windows in the nave and chancel. The sides of the three light east window cuts into the spring points of the arch to create a peculiar and rather uncomfortable shape. The Chancel arch echoes this approach. The cusped curvilinear tracery of the east window is filled with plain glass bringing light into the chancel. This illuminates the rich magenta ceiling that is ornamented by metallic suns and shields that contrasts with the crisp white painted rafters, collar beams and carved infill panels. The painted reredos with its illuminated lettering adds to the charm of the chancel. The nave, well lit through lemon coloured tinted glass, is dull in comparison with its dark brown hammer beam roof sitting over unadorned white walls. The late C19 pulpit and eagle lectern introduce some interest into the space with the lattice timber door leading into the nave adding quality.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 196 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
No evidence of earlier building
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1734 Hz Weight: 191 lbs Diameter: 20" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1899
Dove Bell ID: 51123 Tower ID: 18418 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 396 624
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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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