Nominal: 1589.5 Hz Diameter: 22.13" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by James Barwell 1881
Dove Bell ID: 51995 Tower ID: 18975 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Carlisle: St Cuthbert
Overview
Grid reference: NY 399 558
The principal characteristics of St. Cuthberts church are its largely unaltered Georgian style with gallery on three sides and classical detailing. It is rare to find a Georgian church so little altered during the Victorian period. Walls and tower are of red sandstone with projecting chamfered quoins and lintels. The stonework has been extensively de-scaled and re-dressed (1980s?). The lead roof to the tower is of reticulated profile surmounted by an ornate weather vane above a gilded orb. The date on the weathervane, 1778, is the date of possibly the fourth re-building of the church on its site immediately adjacent to the Cathedral close. The site of the church is reputed to date from the 5th Century. The church is now normally accessed from the south side via a narthex from which stairs rise to the galleries. The church is embellished with numerous memorial plaques to the walls. Well proportioned rectangular windows framed with projecting stone jambs, lintels and cills provide a very light interior. Many of the windows openings host commemorative stained glass panels. Interior fixtures and fittings have been altered over time with a particularly large moveable pulpit on rails built locally in 1905. Lighting pendants in the Art Deco style of the 1930s are a surprising but entirely successful addition.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 702 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
Listed gates and lamp bracket
2xII-gates and lamp bracket; vicarage and railings, west walls
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1060.5 Hz Weight: 768 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1876
Dove Bell ID: 51996 Tower ID: 18975 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 399 558
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether 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.
The date of the burial closure order is 1850
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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