Diameter: 28" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1779
Dove Bell ID: 52002 Tower ID: 18981 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Carlisle Stanwix: St Michael
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607083
http://www.stanwixchurch.orgOverview
Grid reference: NY 401 570
The effect of an elegant exterior with a fine tower where clasped buttresses project to form corner pinnacles is rather let down by an austere interior which has suffered from the early loss of the gallery. Described as built in Commissioners style St. Michaels is very close in style to the church of St. John the Evangelist, Houghton. The exterior is of red sandstone, finely worked and with pinnacles rising from the clasped buttresses to the corners of the gable ends as well as the tower. Stonework is suffering the stone decay characteristic of the material used. The interior has a ribbed vaulted and painted plaster ceiling in the apse and flat painted plaster ceiling in the nave with applied mouldings and brackets supported on corbels. The principal element of interest in the interior is the collection of fine memorial plaques by John Kirkbride, Thomas Nelson, Christopher Woodall, Bedford and Paul Nixon.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 528 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church and churchyard are within the confines of Stanwix Fort on Hadrian's Wall, which is a scheduled ancient monument and a World Heritage site.
Roman and Medieval site
Exterior Description
Memorials to George Head and to Dean Tait's children in the churchyard, both are Grade II listed.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 401 570
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
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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