Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1851
Dove Bell ID: 54345 Tower ID: 20315 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Gilsland: St Mary Magdalene
Overview
Grid reference: NY 633 673
The church, the first on the site, was built in 1853/4 through the patronage of George Mounsey who held estates and property throughout the area. The church was then dedicated in 1854. Built some distance from the village on the opposite side of the Irthing Valley, its site was chosen by Mounsey to take advantage of views across the river and on his land. It is a fine example of Gothic Revival designed by James Stewart, who designed the adjacent Gilsland Spa, with a plain exterior and a porch enlivened by carvings of Queen Victoria and Bishop Waldegrove. The interior is bright and light with white plastered walls, white sarking boards and ashlar stonework. The pink sandstone floor injects warmth and colour. The stained glass windows, depicting Mary Magdalene are earlier and set into tall lancet shaped openings on the west gable. An elegant sense of proportion commands the interior design and defines the spaces. The pitch pine pews contrast with the oak chancel furniture.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
There is a church building only - no running water so therefore there are no WC or kitchen facilities.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 633 673
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.
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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