Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Naylor, Vickers & Co
Dove Bell ID: 50732 Tower ID: 18149 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Barrow-in-Furness: St George
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607158
http://www.sbtchurches.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SD 202 687
The earliest purpose-built Anglican church in the new town of Barrow. James Ramsden, superintendent of the Railway, devised a plan for the town and there are few planned towns in England. Ramsden became the first Mayor of Barrow and conceived the idea of the Barrow Shipbuilding Company, which became Vickers in 1897. St George's was also Ramsden's suggestion and the south chapel is named after him. It was built in 1859- 61 by the architect E.G Paley using a striking combination of blue slate and red sandstone details. The north aisle was added in 1867. It is interesting to note and compare churches designed by this famous firm of architects; a single arch to the organ on the north and a double arch to the chapel on the south, as Pevsner says, is "a motif which Paley and Austin were to make much of". More recently (1981-82) the church has been remodelled to provide a church hall in the former North Aisle and the Altar has been repositioned at the front of the Sanctuary.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 880 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Barrow is a 'new' town
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 202 687
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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