Nominal: 1470.5 Hz Weight: 252 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1893
Dove Bell ID: 56256 Tower ID: 21379 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Kirkoswald: St Oswald
Overview
Grid reference: NY 555 409
A unique feature of St. Oswalds is the remote C18th (restored C19th) belfry located about 200 yds. distant on the hill above the church. The church is of Early C12th origins with late C12th, early C13th and early C16th additions. The church comprises nave and chancel with north and south gabled aisles. The chancel arch (C13th) has clearly been raised, presumably when the roof of the nave was raised to accommodate Tudor clerestory lights. The arch is founded on a C12th plinth. There are Tudor arched triple lancets to the chancel and south aisle and the west gable wall of the north aisle. Unusually, it is the north door that has been adopted as the entrance, protected by a timber framed porch of 1523 while the more richly moulded south door, probably C13th was abandoned and blocked. The entrance porch is of interest. The rafter members of the frame are crooked timbers of substantial size supported on posts jointed to receive the wall plate and braced with massive crooked braces with peg joints. A classic mediaeval timber structure. Masonry construction generally is of red sandstone, random coursed. The roofs are slated in random and diminishing courses with rebated copings over C19th exposed timber roof structures and panelled oak ceiling of 1847.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 390 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
II*-2xII-Bell tower, gate piers, churchyard wall
Interior
Bells
Weight: 171 lbs Diameter: 19.75" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Aaron Peever 1729
Dove Bell ID: 56257 Tower ID: 21379 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1443 Hz Weight: 261 lbs Diameter: 22.5" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by William II Land 1619
Dove Bell ID: 56258 Tower ID: 21379 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 555 409
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/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 | 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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