Halton Gill: St John
Overview
Grid reference: SD 880 765
This simple two-cell building is in a forthright style which reflects its harsh, remote surroundings. It might indeed from a distance almost be another small cottage, from the vernacular low pitch of the roof and rough-hewn masonry of the walls, until the Gothic and forms of window show otherwise.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Aisleless nave with south porch and west bell-cote; chancel.
Description of Archaeology and History
By A.B. Higham of Wakefield; the church dates from 1848 (see the east window), though the cottage at the west end is dated 1626 (much rebuilt). The north wall of the nave incorporates some 17th century work.
Exterior Description
This simple two-cell building is in a forthright style which reflects its harsh, remote surroundings. It might indeed from a distance almost be another small cottage, from the vernacular low pitch of the roof and rough-hewn masonry of the walls, until the Gothic and forms of window show otherwise. The south wall of the nave has a single lancet light with trefoiled head near the gabled buttress which divides the church from the attached cottage, and then comes the porch sheltering the entrance. This has an arched doorway in the Early English style with a pair of nook-shafts and a moulded two-centred arch and label. The gable has once been terminated by a cross. East of this are two windows, each with two ogee-headed lights and curved heads. The west wall of the nave is attached to the cottage and therefore windowless, and the north wall has two windows of the two-light variety. The chancel has a single-light window in the south wall and an east window of three trefoiled lights under a hood-mould. The north wall of the chancel is also blind.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
The east window has three roundels of heraldic glass, all of members of the Dawson family. In memory of the Revd. Mr. Dawson, Rector, d. 1826 and his wife d. 1825. It also records that the chancel was built and dedicated in 1848. The background is grisaille typical of the period.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the church is plastered and white-washed, the windows and nave doorway set within simple unchamfered reveals, also plastered and painted. Only the chancel arch is not whitened, and this is of two chamfered orders which die into canted responds. It is the same width as the chancel and, because of the low roof-level, is uncommonly shallowly pointed. The roof of the nave is low-pitched, with wal posts below the principal rafters, tie-beams set rather high and kingposts. The kingposts terminate in moulded pendants. The roof is plastered and painted between the rafters. The chancel roof is similar, but without the tie beams and kingposts.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
1848
The font appears to date from 1848; it is octagonal with shields in cusped lozenges on the back and slender blind arches against the stem.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 880 765
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.
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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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