Ivegill: Cumberland: High Head Chapel
Overview
Grid reference: NY 404 435
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A single cell building with a western bell-cote.
Description of Archaeology and History
The present church was substantially rebuilt in 1836 upon the site of an older building.
Exterior Description
The walls of the building are of rendered stone rubble with stone dressings to the door and windows. The west wall is entirely plain apart from one very small square window low down in the centre. The south wall has a plain doorway at the west end and five wide pointed windows; above the door is a stone plaque bearing an inscription and the date 1682. Both the east and north walls have a single pointed window without tracery and, in addition, at the west end of the north wall is a square mullioned window.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
There are four windows filled with ornamental quarry glazing by James Powell & Co. The quarries are ornamented with an oak-leaf pattern, with surrounds and medallions of coloured glass. Two windows by O'Connor were removed to the parish church in the 19th century.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is extremely simple but pleasing nevertheless. A panelled wooden dado encircles the church and above it the walls are whitened. The flat timber roof has braced canted sides. The walls of the building are thick, and the windows, in consequence, have deep reveals. The floor of the church is of stone flags.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Mid 19th Century
The hexagonal font of mean design dates from the mid 19th century and was given to the church by Mrs. Blamire of Thackwood Nook.
Rail
Frail looking wooden rails with twisted balusters.
Pulpit
A panelled wooden pulpit with reeded sides. The design is somewhat unusual.
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 404 435
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
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 | 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.
Further information
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