Nominal: 3279 Hz Weight: 93 lbs Diameter: 14.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1881
Dove Bell ID: 64339 Tower ID: 25638 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Upper Denton: St Cuthbert
Overview
Grid reference: NY 615 655
The church is built throughout of grey carboniferous limestone used in roughly squared blocks. The roof is slated with neat rows of stone slates. The general impression of the exterior of the church is dateless, but is chiefly a mixture of Norman work and the restoration of 1881. One small Norman window remains on the north nave wall, and the south lancet of the chancel may be mediaeval.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Two oblong units, the chancel narrower than the nave but continuing the same ridge line of the roof. West bell-cote, south door.
Dimensions:
The nave is about 28 feet long, the chancel 12 feet.
Description of Archaeology and History
The church is built of Roman stones, and the chancel arch may be a Roman arch re-constructed here. There is some Anglo-Saxon work, particularly the footings of all the walls and the lower angles of the east wall. The church was thoroughly restored in 1881 (dated from rain-water heads).
Exterior Description
The church is built throughout of grey carboniferous limestone used in roughly squared blocks. The roof is slated with neat rows of stone slates.
The general impression of the exterior of the church is dateless, but is chiefly a mixture of Norman work and the restoration of 1881. One small Norman window remains on the north nave wall, and the south lancet of the chancel may be mediaeval.
Interior
Interior Description
The nineteenth century enlargement of several of the windows makes the church quite light in spite of the thickness of the walls, and the way in which the dressed stone surrounds of these later windows stand proud from the wall surface indicates that the church was then plastered within. This may not not always have been so, since the early chancel arch and north window lie flush with the present wall surface. In any case, the walls are now entirely bare, and the general impression is stoney since the original flags still remain on the floor.
The chancel arch may well be a reconstructed Roman arch from Birdoswald, but in any case is an entirely plain semicircular arch on roughly canted imposts. Set in the noth wall of the nave near the chancel arch is a stone slab with a sword and cross partially incised and partially in low relief.
All the woodwork in the church is nineteenth century including the roofs of the chancel and the nave. These are strongly constructed with moulded wall-plates and broad cross beams which support kingposts. The chancel roof has smaller ties placed higher up, the spandrel being decorated with pierced panelling and simple bratishing.
The chancel is small and sparsely furnished, with a stall each side seating no more than two people, a small altar with three open panels with cusped heads in the front, and tall communion rails with a central gate.
Fixtures and fittings
Pulpit
19th Century
Wooden
Rail
19th Century
Wooden Communion Rails
Font (object)
The Font appears to be thirteenth-century, but could be much older, possibly also deriving from the Roman fort nearby. It is square, in three parts with a chamfered stem.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 615 655
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether 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
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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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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