Weight: 164 lbs Diameter: 19" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Whicham group
Dove Bell ID: 50272 Tower ID: 17841 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Aikton: St Andrew
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607072
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Grid reference: NY 282 528
St. Andrew's retains significant elements of the C12th church, notably the west gable wall which is of considerable thickness, and the chancel arch. The gable wall carries a double bellcote surmounted by a stone St. Andrew's cross. The south aisle and aisle arcade are C13th with double trefoil windows to the south wall and C19th double lancet window to the east end of the aisle. The C12th chancel has been altered in the C18th with a lintel over the blocked priest door of 1732. The earlier parts of the church are of red sandstone roughly squared and coursed and incorporating reclaimed stones from earlier structures. Later alterations are in a buff coloured sandstone. The roofs over the nave, south aisle, porch and vestry are covered with a grey Westmoreland slate. The Chancel has been slated with blue/grey welsh slate. The interior of the church displays a C15th roof structure with four king post trusses with secondary raking braces. Much of the north wall has been rebuilt in the C19th with C19th lancet windows. The vestry is C19th but incorporates a C13th lancet window. St. Andrew's has been extensively altered and repaired at several periods in its history. However successive layers of alteration have enhanced rather than detracted from an important sense of place.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 262 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Weight: 148 lbs Diameter: 19.25" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 50273 Tower ID: 17841 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 282 528
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.
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