Nominal: 715.5 Hz Weight: 1897 lbs Diameter: 45" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1900
Dove Bell ID: 2607 Tower ID: 16068 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Flookburgh: St John the Baptist
Overview
Grid reference: SD 365 760
The vigorous design of the apse and the tower are an intrinsic part of St Johns character; the two distinct features effortlessly compliment one another and unite the whole composition. The apsidal east end; owing to the sloping site, incorporates an undercroft which serves as the vestry and is an ingenious use of the natural contours. There is a similar apse at St Pauls Scotforth (1874-6), by Edmund Sharpe, a former partner in the Austin & Paley practice. The low, wide tower at the west end has a lancet window in the central south buttress - an unusual arrangement. The style of the stone-built church is essentially Romanesque, with lancet windows suggesting the Early English. At the east and west ends of the nave are tall round-headed lancets that almost span the aisle and clerestory window levels - again, an unusual but slightly uncomfortable device. The Money for the building of the church in 1897 was provided by Victor Cavendish MP of Holker Hall (later the Duke of Devonshire). Austin and Paley were the chosen architects, and their often characteristic, inventive but subtle, detailing is beautifully illustrated here. There is a modern addition to the church which is designed in an appropriate and contemporary way. The stained glass of St Johns includes good pieces by Shrigley & Hunt. At the west end a window commemorates Lord Frederick Cavendish, Chief Secretary for Ireland. He used to read the lesson here but was famously assassinated in Phoenix Park, Dublin, in 1882.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 613 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
20th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by J.B.Joyce from Whitchurch in 1949
Historical Notes
1949 - 1949
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1434 Hz Weight: 426 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2008
Dove Bell ID: 21165 Tower ID: 16068 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1344.5 Hz Weight: 458 lbs Diameter: 26.38" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2008
Dove Bell ID: 21166 Tower ID: 16068 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1204 Hz Weight: 510 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 21167 Tower ID: 16068 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1071 Hz Weight: 664 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 21168 Tower ID: 16068 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 956 Hz Weight: 851 lbs Diameter: 34.13" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1900
Dove Bell ID: 21169 Tower ID: 16068 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 899 Hz Weight: 981 lbs Diameter: 36.38" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1900
Dove Bell ID: 21170 Tower ID: 16068 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 805 Hz Weight: 1351 lbs Diameter: 40.25" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1900
Dove Bell ID: 21171 Tower ID: 16068 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 112 lbs Diameter: 17" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by William Evans 1736
Dove Bell ID: 21172 Tower ID: 16068 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 365 760
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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