Bell 1 of 1
Dove Bell ID: 59866 Tower ID: 23408 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Skelsmergh: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607235
Grade II listed building
Victorian/Pre-WW1
Overview
Grid reference: SD 529 954
Perched above the A6 with extensive views to the west, with a very wide bell turret designed to be impressive from afar but quite heavy close to. The glazed-in former west porch also better as a belvedere from which to enjoy the view than an adornment. To the east, the WWI memorial lych gate is a very fine tribute, crafted and well proportioned, but needs care. Up close the building is characterised by attention to detail, especially the well executed dressed sandstone surrounds to the smaller windows and doors: lancets with inset square-cut heads, chamfered lintels, drilled drainage holes and lead drips, as well as the slate quoins. Inside the proportions feel over-narrow, the chancel looking especially narrow when viewed from the nave. The east window (Heaton, Butler & Bayne, 1884) seems high and distant and lacks the detail of the Shrigley & Hunt window (1899) or the vibrancy of the Joan Howson window (1937). The three chancel wall paintings on canvas are interesting remnants apparently of an earlier scheme.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier Chapel, unknown date
Exterior Description
II?- Lych gate (WW1 memorial)
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 529 954
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.
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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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