Weight: 578 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1711
Dove Bell ID: 50307 Tower ID: 17867 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Aldingham: St Cuthbert
Overview
Grid reference: SD 283 710
A church that requires careful historic study and in a beautiful setting overlooking Morecambe Bay. The dedication is said to refer to the monks of Lindisfarne stopping here with the St Cuthbert's coffin. Aldingham is mentioned in the Domesday book and the first rector of the church, a le Fleming, is recorded in 1180. Pevsner says the chancel with its priest's doorway "is the most valuable piece" as it dates from the c 1300. The difference in the ages of the arcades is so clearly identifiable here; the north row is of 1845 but the southern row has round, and much lower, Norman arches with one waterleaf capital and, it is suggested, was also part of the original church. Although the nave roof has a ceiling the chancel roof structure is exposed and the timbers are interesting and may have been re-used form a shipwreck. The interior fittings are quite fine with a late seventeenth century Communion Rail and box pews from the middle of the nineteenth century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 435 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earliest church/monks of Lindesfarne
Exterior Description
II-Stonard monument
Building Materials
Limestone
12th onwards
Great Scar Limestone
Millstone Grit
12th onwards
Millstone Grit Group
Sandstone
12th onwards
Carboniferous Sandstone
Sandstone
12th onwards
Permo-Triassic Sandstone
Slate
12th onwards
Slate
Interior
Bells
Weight: 690 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Mellours (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 50308 Tower ID: 17867 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 749 lbs Diameter: 34.18" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Mellours (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 50309 Tower ID: 17867 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 283 710
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 has war graves.
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 | 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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