Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Cox & Sons 1879
Dove Bell ID: 58917 Tower ID: 22868 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Preston Patrick: St Patrick
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607233
http://www.therainbowparish.orgOverview
Grid reference: SD 537 835
Probably most identifiable by its illuminated cross from the M6, the churchs more subtle qualities have been recognised and recorded by NADFAS. Up a rutted track, the battlemented tower and even higher stair turret in rock-faced limestone command the skyline above the steep Westmorland slate nave. Buttresses emphasise the perspective. The vestry and north aisle that would otherwise clutter the clean Perpendicular simplicity of this composition are hidden to the north, but also bringing hidden valleys, junctions and their legacy of maintenance. Fragments of a C16 chapel have been incorporated into a C19 design, explaining the presence of a Green Man in a niche on the east wall. Well-endowed with quite detailed stained glass, the interior can seem under-lit but sheltered. Paley & Austins ashlar chancel certainly lifts the status and the spirits, though evidence of the battle against damp (this time from below) is never far away. The Vestry forms a slightly awkward backcloth to the north aisle chapel, but the partitioning of the rooms in the tower is much more intrusive, lacking a sense of permanence.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 370 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
1509 Chapel of St Gregory
Exterior Description
4 war graves
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 537 835
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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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