Bell 1 of 4
Founded by J Winder 1846
Dove Bell ID: 56615 Tower ID: 21573 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Levens: St John the Evangelist
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607229
http://www.levens.org.uk/community/ctil/stjohn'sOverview
Grid reference: SD 485 857
The slightly elevated site, spire and overall profile make this a distinctive church more than a simple chapel of ease, yet in its lancet windows and simple nave, not entirely claiming to be the mother parish church. Said to have been paid for by the Howard family of nearby Levens Hall after a disagreement with the Heversham parish vicar, it nevertheless (or perhaps to prove the point) asserts its presence. The references inside, well into the C20, are to the Bagot family, as a reminder of its patronage connections. Hence the architecture remains simple but the furnishings and glass, as objects invested with patronage, are finer. The west gallery is housed behind a cross wall supporting the octagonal bell tower and spire; the west gable suffers badly from exposure to driven rain. The space is generous. Oak is the language of liturgy, everything being solidly but well crafted and contributing to a unifying setting for worship, the only anomaly being the blank panel left by moving the altar off the east wall. Outside, the Japanese frame housing bells brought from Milnthorpe is an interesting curiosity (attributed to Rev Swann who prior to its installation in c.1914 had been a missionary in Japan).
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 341 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1266.5 Hz Bell 2 of 4
Founded by Naylor, Vickers & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 56616 Tower ID: 21573 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1139.5 Hz Bell 3 of 4
Founded by Naylor, Vickers & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 56617 Tower ID: 21573 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 978 Hz Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Naylor, Vickers & Co 1869
Dove Bell ID: 56618 Tower ID: 21573 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 485 857
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.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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.
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