Nominal: 788 Hz Weight: 1113 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1885
Dove Bell ID: 1921 Tower ID: 13673 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Crosthwaite: St Mary
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607207
https://www.crosthwaiteandlyth.co.uk/stmarys.phpOverview
Grid reference: SD 446 911
Assertively Victorian, this rock-faced Perpendicular composition, levelled against the hillside slope, buttressed and capped with sandstone parapets, swept away a vernacular chapel, reflecting new-found parish status. However those parapets capture the weather as well as attention, plaguing the interior with persistent damp. The tower, added in 1885, could easily have been originally planned, but the apse, also a later addition, sits awkwardly against the nave east gable. Inside, the apse explains the compressed sanctuary to the extent that re-ordering has resulted in the altar being precariously brought forward over the chancel step, perched on temporary blocks and leaving a blank panel behind it, surrounded by the gilded reredos display. Overhead, angel hammer-beam trusses reaffirm Victorian confidence. Some stained glass of poorer quality has lost detail, but those windows by Evetts and Stammers, distinguish. Even the vestry screen, unusually of stained glass, whilst more generic in style, enhances.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 303 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier chapel/ church(es)
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1317 Hz Weight: 509 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1885
Dove Bell ID: 17645 Tower ID: 13673 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1190 Hz Weight: 621 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1885
Dove Bell ID: 17646 Tower ID: 13673 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1060 Hz Weight: 697 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1885
Dove Bell ID: 17647 Tower ID: 13673 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 991 Hz Weight: 769 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1885
Dove Bell ID: 17648 Tower ID: 13673 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 891 Hz Weight: 888 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1885
Dove Bell ID: 17649 Tower ID: 13673 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 446 911
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.
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.
Further information
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