Diameter: 20" Bell 1 of 2
1580
Dove Bell ID: 52056 Tower ID: 19002 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Castle Sowerby: St Kentigern
Overview
Grid reference: NY 379 361
A long low church of simple plan with massive buttresses to the west end gable wall and double open bell-cote. Unusually the church remains lime washed. There is considerable historical perspective with the church dating from C12th with alterations and additions in the C13th, C14th, C15th, C17th and with restorations in 1821 and 1888 by C.J. Ferguson. The juxtaposition of C14th porch with C17th 2-light rectangular hollow chamfered windows is an immediate indicator of unashamed adaptation over time as a response to changing attitudes. Evidence of change over time has not been effaced by the often heavy handed pandemic of C19th Gothic Revival style. The open collar truss roof dates from the C19th restorations. There are several commemorative wall plaques.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 254 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
2xII-gates and lamp bracket; vicarage and railings, west walls
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 20.5" Bell 2 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 52057 Tower ID: 19002 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 379 361
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
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.
Further information
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