Nominal: 1027.5 Hz Weight: 390 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by York foundry
Dove Bell ID: 7750 Tower ID: 17575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
York: Holy Trinity Goodramgate
Overview
Grid reference: SE 604 520
The architectural history of the church is one of gradual additions to the original rectangular nave. It is built of local sandstone, which has weathered badly. Some stonework has been renewed over the years and the effect is uneven but picturesque.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel in one (five bays), north and south aisles, west tower, south chapel (Chantry of St. James) and south porch, north-east vestry.
Description of Archaeology and History
The architectural history of the church is one of gradual additions to the original rectangular nave: the chancel and the south chancel chapel were added in c.1250, and the south aisle extended along the nave in c.1330. The east end was remodelled at the end of the 15th century, in order to accommodate the magnificent stained glass. The tower, with its saddle-back roof, was added c;1500. The brick vestry, at the south-east corner, was added in 1792; the north aisle wall was rebuilt in 1823 and the south-west corner and porch in 1850. The east wall of the south aisle has a weather mould, which seems to indicate that the aisle was widened and heightened at some stage - probably at the end of the 15th century, when the north aisle was also built.
Exterior Description
It is built of local sandstone, which has weathered badly (especially the wall surfaces and window tracery of the south chapel, and the south chancel chapel). Some stonework has been renewed over the years (e.g. south-west corner of the nave, 19th century; parapet of the tower, 20th century) and the effect is uneven but picturesque. The roof coverings are mainly of pantiles, but ancient tiles survive on the south side of the south aisle roof and the 18th century vestry is covered with large blue slates.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
Late 15th Century
The most notable feature of all is perhaps the great east window, and also the east windows of the north and south chancel chapels; all three of these windows contain important stained glass of outstandingquality and interest given by the Rector, John Walker.
Interior
Interior Description
Although small, the building is light and spacious inside. The walls of the south aisle, and the south chapel, lean perilously outwards and the top of the aisle wall is built up with timber and plaster. The floor is unusually uneven and the box pews appear to dance crazily up and down.
The base of the west tower, which is within the nave space, extends one bay in length; the nave and chancel account for the remaining four bays: two bays from the east end of the church a clear break can be seen in the masonry and, looking eastwards, the chancel twists noticeably to the south.
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
15th C
Maker
Pickford
Date
15th C
Visit
RMC 5/76
Description
Unique
OFJ
1
Jurisdiction
Trust
Number of Bells
Material
wood
Pew (object)
18th Century
Box pews
Pulpit
1695, altered in 1785
Three-decker, attached to the south pier at its middle stage.
Reredos
1721
Rail
1675
Font (object)
17th Century
Bells
Weight: 308 lbs Diameter: 23.13" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by Unidentified (inscribed)
Dove Bell ID: 63410 Tower ID: 17575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25.19" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by William Oldfield (of Bradford) 1626
Dove Bell ID: 63411 Tower ID: 17575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 864.5 Hz Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by William Chamberlain
Dove Bell ID: 64285 Tower ID: 17575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 604 520
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
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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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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