Weight: 204 lbs Diameter: 20.91" Bell 1 of 2
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Dove Bell ID: 50201 Tower ID: 17800 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Holme Cultram: St Mary
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607102
http://www.solwayplainchurches.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: NY 177 508
The church was largely destroyed by fire in 2009, a new roof was installed in 2011 and renovation continues. The present church is formed of six bays of the original nine bays of the Nave of the C12th Cistercian Abbey church. The two story porch carries an inscription to Robert Chambers, Abbot 1507 and his coat of arms. The upper floor was re-built in 1730 to form a vestry. The side walls of the Nave of 1730 have round headed windows with prominent key stones and iron frames. The west gable wall projects either side where the aisles would have been and the projections have been stepped down as buttresses. The east window (boarded up) is flanked by columns from the nave/aisle colonnades. All parts of the standing structures visible at the time of inspection are of red sandstone reputed to have been shipped across the Solway from Scotland. Extensive areas of pasture land to the south and east of the present churchyard are classified as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Irregularities in the surface of the ground give clear evidence of the remains of the walls of the monastic buildings. This brief statement describes only those parts of the standing structures that could be seen from the outside at the time of inspection.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Open daily, 9am - 6pm. Limited parking outside the church. Tea shop connected to church. WCs.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 441 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
On the site of the former Cistercian Monastery
Building Materials
Sandstone
12th onwards
Permo-Triassic Sandstone
Slate
12th onwards
Slate
Interior
Bells
Weight: 454 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2007
Dove Bell ID: 50202 Tower ID: 17800 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 177 508
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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.
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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 | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | Yes |
| 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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