Diameter: 36" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1876
Dove Bell ID: 61609 Tower ID: 24405 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Walton: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: NY 522 644
St Mary's is a robust and early example of Edward Paley's work built in Gothic Revival style. The church replaces earlier buildings of which no structure survives. Constructed through the patronage of the Johnson's of Castlesteads, in part as a family mausoleum, the church is asymmetrical with the northern aisle creating a shadowed recess lit by low lancet windows. In contrast, the nave is well lit through high lancet windows set into the south wall. Stout, round columns surmounted by pointed arches interact to create interesting spaces. The nave roof is exposed pine with king posts adding to the visual fragmentation of the void. The internal decoration is fine and dominated by bright, glowing, colours introduced through the William Wailes stained glass and an immensely attractive 1880 alabaster framed floral mosaic reredos. Plaques from the earlier church are mounted onto the walls and the fragment of a Saxon/Viking cross is positioned at the base of the font. The simple but attractive hearse house in the churchyard is built in contrasting grey sandstone and predates the Paley church.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 241 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Watching brief for earlier structures
Exterior Description
II-Hearse house
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 15" Bell 2 of 2
1731
Dove Bell ID: 61610 Tower ID: 24405 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 522 644
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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