Weight: 237 lbs Diameter: 21.56" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 52908 Tower ID: 19479 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Crosscrake: St Thomas
Overview
Grid reference: SD 523 869
Few churches have suffered similar ignominy of progressive deconstruction of character. The tall central dual-pitch tower that gave the church its particular distinction was reduced in height in 1944 for structural reasons, an action which failed, resulting in complete removal of the tower in 1964, allied to internal re-planning that further diluted the original purity of concept. However, there are consolations: where many churches struggle to find flexible space between the nave and chancel, the crossing-based layout under the former tower is surprisingly spacious for what externally is a chapel. The nave aisles retain their integrity and purpose but parts of the transepts and chancel seem almost surplus, with furnishings looking rather place-less and a curtained-off area across the east gable. A church of contrasts, from Paley & Austins ordered attention to detail (the west buttress-mounted bell, porch, aisle windows) to compromise in use.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Site of an earlier Chapel of Ease, 1190
Exterior Description
There is a war memorial
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 523 869
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.
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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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