Diameter: 20" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Samuel II Smith 1723
Dove Bell ID: 57560 Tower ID: 22084 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Middleton: Holy Ghost
Diocese of Carlisle
Closed Church, 607228
http://www.therainbowparish.orgOverview
Grid reference: SD 623 861
Standing like a refined field barn in a pasture graveyard, a displaced village chapel, the chancel arch bellcote and buttresses belie the buildings sanctified purpose. Otherwise typical of its period, its peculiar notoriety is the stained glass blind man with two right feet, though the sanctuary rug incorporating woven nylon stockings is a period piece in itself. Built of local blue cobbles, superseding earlier churches of the C17 and 1813, from which memorials and artefacts have been incorporated, this is a farm workers church whose practicality speaks of self-sufficient resourcefulness. Chancel furnishings are Jacobean in style, the pews more in line with late C19 standard expectations. The heavy scissor-braced roof overshadows the simple single vessel interior of in-line nave and chancel, relieved by the particularly large (and possibly re-used) east window.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 147 m²
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 623 861
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.
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