Weight: 240 lbs Diameter: 21.38" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1873
Dove Bell ID: 50432 Tower ID: 17948 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Armathwaite: Christ & St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: NY 505 462
Foundations date from 1402 Early chapel of ease which fell into disrepair and was rescued and rebuilt in the 1660s the present roof and walls remain from this period. Restored in 20th century, including round-headed windows, but retains earlier material inside and out. Two early hatchments from Milbournes of Armathwaite Castle. One attractive window supplied by William Morris and Co, but in 1914, long after the deaths of Morris and Burne-Jones. Interior enhanced by modern woodcarving and embroidery, all produced locally.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 117 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Weight: 28 lbs Diameter: 12" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 50433 Tower ID: 17948 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 505 462
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.