Nominal: 1586 Hz Weight: 248 lbs Diameter: 22" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 51334 Tower ID: 18553 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bowness-on-Solway: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: NY 223 626
The church of St. Michael dates from the C12th with C18th restorations and extensive C19th alterations and extensions. The most distinctive feature is the double bell-cote above the west end gable with double round arched apertures to the west and east faces and single round headed apertures to the north and south faces. A short conical spire without decoration caps the bell-cote. The C12th character of the church has been largely submerged under the weight of C19th alterations. However two early windows survive, one in the north wall of the Chancel and one in the north wall of the Nave at the west end. There are early leaf form capitals to the blocked doorway in the north wall of the Nave and a fine Norman font. (C19th octagonal shaft) The outward leaning walls are buttressed by the porch and a massive buttress to the south side of the Nave and the North Transept, Vestry and Organ Loft to the north side. The C19th roof structure is carried down onto stone corbels at approximately two thirds of the wall height. There are fragments of mediaeval carved stone memorial slabs on display in the church with a mediaeval bell and a bell of 1616.
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
Probably site of earlier church(es)
Exterior Description
War Memorial, erected 1920, awarded Listed Building Status - List Entry No.1463519.
Building Materials
Sandstone
12th onwards
Sherwood Sandstone
Slate
12th onwards
Westmorland Green Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1410 Hz Weight: 377 lbs Diameter: 24.13" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1905
Dove Bell ID: 51335 Tower ID: 18553 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 19" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 51336 Tower ID: 18553 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 18.13" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Unidentified (inscribed) 1616
Dove Bell ID: 51337 Tower ID: 18553 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 223 626
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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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