Weight: 80 lbs Diameter: 15.5" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 61410 Tower ID: 24292 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Ulpha: St John
Overview
Grid reference: SD 198 932
Originally a chapel of ease, to the church at Millom St John's is first located on a map of 1577. Originally, there was probably no plaster on the walls and, as today, the roof trusses exposed. The roof trusses are worth further examination and show signs of re-use. A ceiling was introduced in the 19th century and removed in 1934 when the coloured drawings we see on the walls, including the Royal Arms of Queen Anne, were discovered. It should be noted that similar paintings can be found at Broughton church. The font is pre-reformation and retains the marks of a lock to prevent people stealing the water for superstitious uses. The pitch-pipe, used for dictating the musical key for singing, is preserved inside the church. The church at Ulpha is fascinating from the perspective of the architectural historian and displays evidence of the many changes it has undergone and, perhaps, Wordsworth, in his sonnets on the Duddon, sums it up when he says "The Kirk at Ulpha, to the pilgrim's eye, is welcome as a star".
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 149 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Weight: 112 lbs Diameter: 16.75" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1895
Dove Bell ID: 61411 Tower ID: 24292 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 198 932
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.
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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