Nominal: 2063.5 Hz Diameter: 17.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by T Cookson 1812
Dove Bell ID: 55947 Tower ID: 21200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Irthington: St Kentigern
Overview
Grid reference: NY 498 616
A church of great surprise and endearment with an external appearance that reads as substantially Early English style C19 church dominated by a robust if slightly elaborate three storey tower. A clue to a longer history can be seen in the earlier, less regular walls of the chancel. Once inside, its architecture tells a story of a chequered past going back to the C12. The C19 exterior of the nave and its aisles cloak a colonnade of C12 pillars supporting rounded arches that lead to a C12 chancel. The deeply set chancel arch is considerable and decorated with spur and crocket capitals and dog tooth carving with a powerfully sculpted bearded head at the base of the outer arch. The nave column capitals are carved with unusual leaf and dagger motifs, but on one side only; probably the consequence of a change to the shape of the church following its partial destruction during early medieval border wars. The chancel is made with stone possibly robbed from the neighbouring Stanegate and Hadrian's Wall and incorporates a C12 priest's door. However, the round headed lancet windows were added in the C19 to complete the Gothic make-over. Adding to the surprises, a stained glass window made by William Wailes to commemorate the life of a 118 year old resident and one commemorating a victim of a Maori attack complement more traditional ecclesiastic themed windows.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 366 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Stanegate and early settlement
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1786.5 Hz Diameter: 23" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 55948 Tower ID: 21200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1605.5 Hz Diameter: 25.13" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 55949 Tower ID: 21200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1425.5 Hz Diameter: 26.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 55950 Tower ID: 21200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1082.5 Hz Diameter: 30.88" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 55951 Tower ID: 21200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 726.5 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1897
Dove Bell ID: 55952 Tower ID: 21200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 498 616
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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