Diameter: 24" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1773
Dove Bell ID: 56375 Tower ID: 21445 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lanercost w Kirkcambeck: St Mary Magdalene
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607059
http://www.chrisangus.org.uk/lanercostpriory.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: NY 555 637
Following the Dissolution, the former nave of the Priory Church became the Parish Church. It was re-roofed in 1739-40 when the east window was also built into the former crossing arch. The Church interior is asymmetrical with the north aisle separated by massive octagonal columns supporting pointed arches and the clerestory that illuminates the barrel vault roof. The sense of height is exaggerated by the massive south wall, perforated by tall pointed medieval windows, that creates a high, thin, space that would have funnelled views through the crossing to the chancel and presbytery beyond. Changes of medieval style can be traced through the building to reinforce its age and the surrounding ruins and scars reveal its turbulent and often violent history. However, a sense of calm and tranquillity now pervades throughout the complex. Craft skills are evident with fine examples of medieval stone carving and statuary and nationally significant stained glass designed by Burne-Jones and Morris decorating the north wall.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 454 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Monastic site of national significance
Exterior Description
Scheduled monument.
Building Materials
Sandstone
13th and 18th
St Bees Sandstone
Sandstone
13th and 18th
Yoredale Group Sandstone
Slate
13th and 18th
Westmorland Green Slate
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 555 637
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.
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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Notabletree | 1 |
| Common yew | Veterantree | 1 |
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
Sources
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