Diameter: 14.5" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 59504 Tower ID: 23201 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Scaleby: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: NY 446 631
A solid red sandstone church with its origins clearly in the early C13 but altered in the C18 and restored in the 1820's and 1860's. It is possible to untangle the layers of history and see that it is of considerable significance, enriched by the extensive use of Roman stones, almost certainly quarried from the neighbouring Hadrian's Wall. A Roman altar with C14 carvings propped-up inside the church completes the Roman connection. The first two, C14, stages of the tower clearly had a defensive role with 1.5metre thick chamfered walls and narrow loop windows, the third stage above the string course being added in the eighteenth century and the Early English style crenellated parapet built in the 1820's. There is evidence of arrow sharpening on stones at the porch entrance and suggestions of fire scorching in the tower. The nave and chancel incorporate later lancet windows, the east elevation including a group of three nineteenth century Early English lancets set into a recessed arch that might be a surviving part of the demolished chancel. A round arch door with a double chamfer also survives from the original build. Internally, the church underwent a "thorough restoration" (Bulmer's History & Directory 1884) in 1861. This included a new roof and vaulted ceiling and Gothic furniture to match the then new lancet windows.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 251 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Possible medieval fortifications
Exterior Description
To come
Building Materials
Sandstone
13th Century
St Bees Sandstone
Slate
13th Century
Westmorland Green Slate
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 19.5" Bell 2 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 59505 Tower ID: 23201 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 446 631
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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