Nominal: 1905 Hz Diameter: 19.5" Bell 1 of 13
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1856
Dove Bell ID: 53966 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Finsthwaite: St Peter
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607246
http://www.finsthwaitechurch.ukOverview
Grid reference: SD 368 878
The original church of St Peter was built in 1724 but was replaced by this larger one in 1874. The architect, Paley and Austin won a competition for a mountain chapel and you can see why, as the church appears as if hewn from the rock. The oversized buttresses and massive tower, with its tall pyramidal roof, ensure this building is rooted firmly in the landscape. It is a witty design; both inside an out, with an idiosyncratic attention to detail (note the stone brackets; no two are the same). You can understand why Goodhart-Rendel, the popular commentator on nineteenth century architecture, called it one of his favourite Paley and Austin churches. There is also a certain eccentricity in the design which is, perhaps, reflected today in the churchyard with its grazing sheep! The details are late Norman and even the polychromatic interior is a reference to the medieval, although sadly some of this has been lost. There are legendry associations with the Young Pretender and it is claimed a woman buried in the churchyard, known as the Finsthwaite Princess, is his daughter. There are some good internal fittings, including the Reredos, stained glass and several monuments.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 308 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1563 Hz Weight: 207 lbs Diameter: 21" Bell 2 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 53967 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1170 Hz Weight: 510 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 3 of 13
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 53968 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1065.5 Hz Bell 4 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53969 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 427.5 Hz Bell 5 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53970 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 959 Hz Bell 6 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53971 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 866 Hz Bell 7 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53972 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 821.5 Hz Bell 8 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53973 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 731.5 Hz Bell 9 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53974 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 653 Hz Bell 10 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53975 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 570 Hz Bell 11 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53976 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 542.5 Hz Bell 12 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53977 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 482.5 Hz Bell 13 of 13
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 53978 Tower ID: 20113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 368 878
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.
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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