Bolton: St Mark
Overview
Grid reference: SD 716 80
From the east - the apsidal roofs of chancel and south chapel, together with the nave, south transept and vestry, make a good composition - and sturdily built, with tough-looking walls of random-coursed stone and slate roof coverings in moderately good order. The tower is perhaps the best feature of the building architecturally: rather longer than it is broad, it has tall Decorated openings in the belfry—stage, paired openings on each face linked at the corners by blank arcading, and a south-west stair turret rising to belfry level with chamfered corners below a conical head. Tall corner pinnacles and a bold castellated parapet.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, north and south aisles, chancel with apsidal east end, quasi-transepts which do not project beyond the aisles and an apsidal chapel, south-west tower. A large vestry adjoins the south transept.
Exterior Description
From the east - the apsidal roofs of chancel and south chapel, together with the nave, south transept and vestry, make a good composition - and sturdily built, with tough-looking walls of random-coursed stone and slate roof coverings in moderately good order. The tower is perhaps the best feature of the building architecturally: rather longer than it is broad, it has tall Decorated openings in the belfry—stage, paired openings on each face linked at the corners by blank arcading, and a south-west stair turret rising to belfry level with chamfered corners below a conical head. Tall corner pinnacles and a bold castellated parapet.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1898
South aisle, a memorial to James Fletcher
Interior
Interior Description
The nave, inside, is exceptionally wide with four bays and a short bay to the west. The walls are whitened, the roof structure strong and good - hammer-beams and carved braces - but little else can be said of the interior.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
1952
Of carved oak, with panelled front and sides. Made in memorial to Reservoir Street Mission.
Font (object)
In the south aisle. Stone, square bowl on octagonal stone plinth with marble colonettes at each of the four corners.
Pew (object)
Pitch pine
Stall
Choir stalls of pitch pine
Pulpit
Stone, circular in design
Lectern
Oak eagle
Organ (object)
1889
By Alexander Young of Manchester
Reredos
Of oak in a free, late Gothic manner - a flat panelled structure_with a fine cluster of carved and gilded Cherubs' heads over the centre panel. Painting of The Three Magi. A First World War memorial but the candlesticks and cross of 1948 go well with it.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 716 80
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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