Nominal: 604 Hz Weight: 2433 lbs Diameter: 50.5" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 1971 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Dalton-in-Furness: St Mary
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607173
http://www.daltonparish.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SD 225 738
Designed by Paley and Austin in 1882-5, the present structure replaces an earlier building that Pevsner believes is one of their most spectacular churches. The earlier church was first recorded in 1138 because of associations with the nearby Furness Abbey where the present font comes from. Paley and Austin applied the free decorated style to the new church and created a large imposing building with a tall west tower incorporating the distinctive chequer pattern. One is struck by the chequer pattern and by the two hexagonal porches, one of which is now used to access the church centre built around 15 years ago. Internally, it is a lofty space and there are some fine stained glass windows including fragments from Furness Abbey. The collection includes two interesting Chalice and Cover Patens of 1570-1 and 1716-7. The churchyard is wooded and includes the grave of the celebrated painter George Romney who was born at Dalton.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 929 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Associations with Furness Abbey
Exterior Description
Significant tomb: George Romney, renowned artist.
Building Materials
Limestone
19th Century
Great Scar Limestone
Sandstone
19th Century
Carboniferous Sandstone
Sandstone
19th Century
Sherwood Sandstone
Slate
19th Century
Westmorland Green Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1522.5 Hz Weight: 555 lbs Diameter: 26.13" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 17907 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1355 Hz Weight: 568 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 17908 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1210 Hz Weight: 637 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 17909 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1140.5 Hz Weight: 638 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 17910 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1014.5 Hz Weight: 754 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 17911 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 903.5 Hz Weight: 886 lbs Diameter: 34.94" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 17912 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 806.5 Hz Weight: 1099 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 17913 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 760.5 Hz Weight: 1288 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 17914 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 677.5 Hz Weight: 1731 lbs Diameter: 44.44" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1927
Dove Bell ID: 17915 Tower ID: 14596 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 225 738
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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.
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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