Weight: 535 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1935
Dove Bell ID: 50733 Tower ID: 18150 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Barrow-in-Furness: St John the Evangelist
Overview
Grid reference: SD 197 682
Here is a replacement for another one of the four temporary Barrow churches of 1877; reflecting the rapid growth of the town. Designed by London architects Seely and Paget in 1935 the church is a cruciform on plan and built of concrete which is most unusual. Pevsner says it has a "strange" outline and, perhaps, it is a little incongruous in its setting but this adds to its significance. As the Quinquennial Report also says the design is unique to this area and in fact there may be few other examples surviving intact. Apparently the architect was inspired by a tour of the Mediterranean and although there appear to be few windows the interior space is a joy and full of light. The interior fittings are also of interest with seats of a late Arts and Crafts feel and the pulpit from the old church. Some reordering has allowed for a well used meeting space for around 40 people.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 595 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 197 682
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
Quinquennial Inspections
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