Diameter: 18" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1859
Dove Bell ID: 53873 Tower ID: 20049 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Farlam: St Thomas a Becket
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607048
http://farlamparishchurch.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: NY 568 598
The church sits dramatically on a knoll on the downward slopes of the pennines overlooking the village of Kirkhouse. As the name implies, the church replaces an earlier medieval building although it is unclear where the original structure stood. Designed by Salvin and built in 1860 using buff sandstone, it crisply constructed with clean lines and modelled elevations that create shadow and texture. Salvin has created an attractive Gothic Revival church that incorporates a number of stylistic themes that veer towards Early English and created a series of interesting internal spaces. The north aisle includes three gables that project beyond the building line, introducing light and a serrated ceiling comprising a series of boarded pitches. The nave transfers through a substantial pointed arch into the chancel where the east window is framed by a polygonal ceiling, strangely at odds with the arched ceiling in the nave. The pulpit was magically accessed by internal steps from the vestry, but this arrangement has been changed by the addition of a timber stair directly from the nave. C19 stained glass, including one commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, and a George I cypher introduce colour and decoration. The church has undergone extensive adaptions to provide new facilities with some unfortunate and deleterious impacts on the integrity of Salvins design and the fabric of the church. This includes a kitchen in the north transept, toilets beneath a gallery at the west end and the removal of choir stalls to create more flexible space. There are plans to introduce further modifications to enrich the life of the church and its community.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 359 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier building/settlement
Exterior Description
There is a war memorial as well as 4 war graves- 3 private and 1 CWGC (all recognised by CWGC)
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 19" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1858
Dove Bell ID: 53874 Tower ID: 20049 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 568 598
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.
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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