Diameter: 15" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 60547 Tower ID: 23754 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Staveley-in-Cartmel: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SD 379 859
A Chapel was built here, after the dissolution, using materials from Cartmel Priory. The first documented mention of this church was in 1618 when Henry Longman is recorded as curate and schoolmaster. In 1678 the church underwent its first restoration when additional windows were added. A second restoration, possibly in 1793, saw the south aisle added together with the present tower. In 1841, an adjacent piece of land was purchased to form the churchyard. A third restoration of 1896-7 by Austin and Paley is recorded on a beautiful copper? plaque in the Arts & Crafts style. Austin and Paleys hand is clearly evident in some of the details, including the open timber roof. The present stone font, situated opposite the main door is also thought to originate from this restoration. The original font (dated 1678) is now a Grade II listed sundial in the churchyard. The substantial Lych gate was erected as a War Memorial in 1927. The clock in the church tower was made by Smiths of London and came originally from Fell Foot and was installed in 1977. There are, apparently, also vaults, some of which are hewn into the rock. The plate of 1792-3 mentioned by Pevsner is believed to be located elsewhere.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 189 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
The war memorial is carved into the Lych Gate, which is made of local oak and II-Sundial.
There is one War Grave identified.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 379 859
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.
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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