Swinton: St Michael & All Angels
Overview
Grid reference: SK 464 995
The church has a plain exterior of coursed rubble, and is roofed with slates. The west porch, which is perhaps a later addition, is built of squared and coursed stone.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A single-cell building, having nave and chancel of equal length, west porch, large vestry to the north east.
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was completed in 1901. It has been suggested on stylistic grounds that the architect may have been J. Webster of Sheffield.
Exterior Description
The church has a plain exterior of coursed rubble, and is roofed with slates. The west porch, which is perhaps a later addition, is built of squared and coursed stone. Apart from this porch the west wall is plain, with a weatherboarded gable. The nave is two bays long, and lit on each side by two triplets of stepped lancets. The south side of the chancel has throe plain lancet windows, but the north wall abuts the substantial two-storey vestry buildings. In the centre of the east wall is a group of five stepped lancets. The church is raised upon an undercroft.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the building is whitened, with a pine dado and a trussed timber roof. The chancel is raised slightly above the level of the nave. All the windows are clear-glazed.
Fixtures and fittings
Lectern
Oak eagle
Organ (object)
Single manual
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 464 995
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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