Diameter: 25.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Burgess & Hayton 1830
Dove Bell ID: 60540 Tower ID: 23749 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stapleton: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: NY 503 712
Built in 1830, St Mary's replaces an earlier, possibly Norman church that was probably positioned to the south of the current building. Located in splendid isolation overlooking the pennines and lakes fells, this is a large church set amongst scattered farmsteads. The site was probably a gathering place associated with the nearby St Bridget's Well in ancient times giving rise to a sequence of places of worship. It incorporates some material, font and aedicule wall plaques, from its immediate predecessor. Built in Late Georgian Gothic style with its tower, pinnacles (dislodged in the 1979 earthquake), interwoven tracery together with an elegant, spacious and extremely comfortable interior that appears to conform to the Golden Rectangle. This is reinforced by the absence of columns. Alterations in the late nineteenth century removed original square pews and introduced central and narrow side aisles together with a screened vestry in part of the chancel, probably diminishing the orderliness of the earlier design. Insertion of stained glass medallions in grisaille evocative of high gothic allows the church to be swamped with light. Attractive carved door casing. The painted square moulded ceiling is dominated by a central plaster rose. Large and interesting graveyard with ancient stones.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 246 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Site of earlier church(es)
Exterior Description
To come
Building Materials
Sandstone
19th Century
Penrith Sandstone
Slate
19th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 503 712
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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