Diameter: 22" Bell 1 of 1
Dove Bell ID: 52893 Tower ID: 19466 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Crook: St Catherine
Overview
Grid reference: SD 450 950
The church was built in 1886 by Stephen Shaw of Kendal to replace the old church, whose tower still stands in the fields a quarter of a mile to the south. The style of the present church is late perpendicular: the tower has no buttresses, which is very similar to the original. The present church consists of nave and chancel, west tower, and north porch. To the south of the chancel is a vestry with a basement under it. A small addition at the south-east corner, built in 2002 houses toilet facilities suitable for wheelchair users. To the east of the building is a small car park, and further parking is also available further along the B5284 to the south-east. The second parking area was provided in 2008 on land purchased from Crook Hall and Yew Tree Farm , together with land consecrated by the Bishop of Penrith on June 4th 2007 for a new burial ground. A path leads from the car park alongside the burial ground up to the church. In 2008 a small kitchen was formed in the Tower Vestry to enable tea and coffee to be made to serve after our Morning Worship. In 2010 a pew was removed and disposed of from the rear of the nave on the north side, and the next pew reversed, to create an increased area for fellowship and the serving of refreshments following worship. Features of interest include:- In the south window of the Tower Vestry there is a small glass panel, badly cracked, with a figure of Christ, which is probably 18th Century. In 2002 a stained glass panel with the coat of arms of the Gilpin family was fitted into the middle window on the south side of the nave. The dedication panel below it reads “In memory of the Gilpin Family of Crook and Kentmere.” Bells. The church has two bells. The original church bell, according to local research, was cast in the late 14th century. It was used in the Old Chapel, and possibly in an even older Medieval Chapel, which is thought to have stood in these fields long before the 1500’s. The bell is reputed to be one of the oldest in Westmorland, and is said to be listed in the Westmorland Volume of the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments. Over the years it has developed cracks, making it no longer safe to use. In 1980 a replacement bell was obtained from a redundant Church in Yorkshire. This bell, which is still in operation, is by John Taylor and Co of Loughborough, dated 1901. It is hung from a steel frame. On the south wall of the nave is a War Memorial in memory of the fallen in the first and Second World Wars. There are four names from World War One : Robert Barker of Sander Hill; George Walker of Box Tree; Thomas Sanford Lishman of Spigot House; and David Patrickson of Michelland. There is one name from World War Two: Derrick Read of Pepper Cottages. Also on the south wall of the nave is a wall hanging created from a design by Thelma Brown and Pauline Taylor, to reflect the past, present, and future of the Crook Community. The idea for the wall hanging came about in late 2008, and was created during the Autumn and Winter of 2009 by a sewing group meeting in the Memorial Hall, and during 2010/2011 with the group working in church. Over twenty ladies from the Church family and wider community of Crook were involved, under the guidance of Olwen Cameron who inspired and encouraged the group to produce this amazing piece of needlework. The work was completed in October 2011, and dedicated by Canon Tim Montgomery, at a Service of Celebration on the 27th November 2011.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
There is a stone memorial to the west of the Church Porch in Memory of Derrick Read (Temporary Leading Airman), who was killed in World War Two.
owned chapels, aisles or windowsIn 2002 a stained glass panel was installed in the middle window on the south side of the nave, with a dedication panel below. The stained glass panel depicts the Gilpin Family Coat of Arms. The dedication reads “ In memory of the Gilpin Family of Crook and Kentmere.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 450 950
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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.
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