Bell 1 of 1
1840
Dove Bell ID: 51998 Tower ID: 18977 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Carlisle Upperby: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: NY 411 536
The church of St. John the Baptist, understood to have been built in 1840 in early Gothic Revival style, has a church tower and expose roof structure practically identical to those of the church of St. John the Evangelist, Houghton. The principal characteristic of both church towers is the bold short conical pinnacles with fleur-de-lis finials and corbelled castellated parapet. Also, as at Houghton, the corner buttresses to the nave have similar pinnacles and a simple stone cross terminates the gable over the chancel arch. The similarities are so marked that it must be assumed that both churches are the work of the same Architect. The nave is in four bays with simple lancet windows with hood mouldings between buttresses that in turn correspond with the placing of the exposed roof trusses. The trusses are a form of hybrid king post truss with the king post meeting a raised collar tie. The ends of the trusses are radiused, cutting the plaster cornice and terminate on timber responds. Purlins are exposed. Internally a wide and high chancel arch frames a very shallow sanctuary. To the west end the entrance to the nave is through a Tudor arched opening also reminiscent of details at Houghton. There are commemorative plaques to the walls of the nave. Those displaced by the 1975 extension have been mounted on the wall to the tower stair.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 411 536
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.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
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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