Bell 1 of 1
Founded by (unidentified) 1804
Dove Bell ID: 57450 Tower ID: 22025 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Matterdale
Overview
Grid reference: NY 394 224
The church dates from the second half of the C16th The date of 1573 carved on one of the roof truss tie beams is believed to be the date of completion. This single vessel church is built of local rubble slate stone with low eaves, slate roof and simple rectangular window openings and timber frames. The existing untreated oak windows are recent copies of earlier windows. Care has been taken to incorporate surviving panes of crown glass. The blocked priest door on the south side has a stone inscribed with the date 1686 set in the wall above. The tower was rebuilt in 1848. The roof structure is of exposed oak trusses of halved and mirrored rafter blades with cambered tie beams. Purlins and rafters are exposed and there is no internal finish below the slating battens. Lime parging between the slating battens is fully exposed. Pews are believed to date from 1750 at which time the floor was paved with stone flags. One pew at the back of the church is dated 1663. There is a two decker pulpit with tester and reading desk cut down from the earlier three decker pulpit. The substantial communion rail is believed to date from 1663 and was intended to keep animals away from the altar.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 166 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
The stained glass window above the altar was presented on behalf of John & Eliza Milner by their children. Eliza was a descendant of Jonathon Murray commemorated on the wall plaque on the north wall.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 394 224
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 1935 (New churchyard still open and used for burials)
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
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