Weight: 454 lbs Diameter: 26.63" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1900
Dove Bell ID: 52042 Tower ID: 18998 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Castle Carrock: St Peter
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607041
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Overview
Grid reference: NY 543 554
A simple box-like church visually detached from the village by an encircling collar of mature woodland. Built in 1828 it replaces an earlier medieval structure. There is no evidence of the previous church, although earlier masonry might be obscured by the cement render applied over the principal elevations. This has a natural, dull, grey finish scarred by rust streaks under some of the windows. It was probably painted white at some time that would have given the church a fells chapel appearance. Stylistically, the church has a Transitional feel with the round headed windows but set into an Early English pattern. The narrow tower at the west end is topped by a depressed pyramid roof. It is given some modelling by the slate overhang shooting over the eaves and the projecting pink ashlar quoins and string course. It appears to have lost the elaborate weather vane illustrated on the picture in the church to be replaced by a more modest version but still retains the external stair to the belfry. The church was restored in 1888 to give it a more distinct Norman character. This included building the vestry and inserting the stained glass east windows described by Pevsner as "bad", although they do introduce attractive patterns and colour, as do the coloured lights over the door. The use of highly polished Frosterly 'Marble', a beautiful dark grey limestone crammed with pale grey and white fossils, as window details adds visual interest, as does the grave slab to the rector of 1346 and the C17/C18 Queen Anne cypher taken from the former church suggesting that there was more than one predecessor.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 161 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier buildings/settlement
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 543 554
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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.
Further information
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