Diameter: 21.25" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 52684 Tower ID: 19342 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Coniston: St Andrew
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607172
http://www.conistonandcrakechurches.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SD 302 975
The Le Fleming family built a chapel here in 1586 and this was not replaced until 1819 when a typically Georgian building was erected. Pevsner and others refer to the chapel of 1819 as by J. Matson but again the listing description raises queries as it claims that Matson designed the significant alterations of 1891. There is little of the 1819 furnishings remaining and only the Le Fleming brass from the Elizabethan times. The church is simple in its design but with curious segmental arches over some of the windows. Some good stained glass with the west window of 1893 by Kempe. A pleasant interior with a gallery but in terms of significance it is perhaps the associations with John Ruskin that stand out. In the last years of his life, Ruskin lived close by at Brantwood and was buried here in 1900. His grave is marked by a cross, designed by W.G Collingwood who is also buried here, representing Ruskins work.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 320 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
Private Richard William Park, East Lancashire Regiment died 25/04/1941
In the old churchyard - War Memorial (1920) designed by W G Collingwood (listed Grade 11), alongside the grave of L/Cpl J Hewitson V.C. John Ruskin's gravestone, also designed by W G Collingwood (listed Grade 11) In the new burial ground - Donald Campbell's grave stone erected in 2001.
Building Materials
Sandstone
19th Century
Carboniferous Sandstone
Siltstone
19th Century
Brathay Flags
Slate
19th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 52685 Tower ID: 19342 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 302 975
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 22/12/1982 (Old Churchyard)
The churchyard has war graves.
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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