Diameter: 20.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Nicholson & Co 1813
Dove Bell ID: 52903 Tower ID: 19474 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Crosby-on-Eden: St John the Evangelist
Overview
Grid reference: NY 448 595
St John's sits on a knoll overlooking the village. Built in 1854 to the design of R H Billings, it replaces an earlier medieval church. The Norman font with its bowl, scarred by possible weapons sharpening, is the only evidence of earlier fabric being re-used. The base of the font appears to be the base and stump of a column. There are, however, references to the use of Roman masonry in the current build. The church is charming with some unusual features, the most prominent being the tower with its exaggerated lucarnes that stretch to the full height of the spire and long crockets that spike out from the sides. Inside, the nave windows are plain glass with small stained glass medallions. They replace opaque glass that until the 1950's cast a gloomy light throughout the interior. The tracery heads contain cut glass stars. Elaborate metal tracery pelmets adorn the window heads. Attractive box pews with decorative hinges- some repeating the star theme- fill the nave. The pulpit and lectern are finely carved with ecclesiastic and natural motifs. The chancel is short and dominated by colourful and well manufactured stained glass set into a Decorated style window. A gallery cantilevers over the back of the church accommodating the organ and choir stalls. The roof appears to defy engineering with thin semi-circular arch braces supporting the main timbers.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 205 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier churches and settlement
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 448 595
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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