Diameter: 20" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1879
Dove Bell ID: 50829 Tower ID: 18218 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Beckermet: St John
Overview
Grid reference: NY 18 67
Although there is no evidence for the first church this is an ancient site of Christian worship. The present building dates from 1878-9 to a design by F. Birtley of Kendal but when it was being built stone lined burial chambers were found beneath the building. Constructed of red sandstone with a slate roof it sits on a prominent position in the village. The church has been rebuilt on a number of occasions and, in fact, 13th century elements are included in the present church including a doorway into south transept with a crocheted gable and carved monks heads. In 1811 the medieval church was replaced and in turn this building was replaced by the present one. The interior of the church is a delight with polychrome brickwork and tuck pointing in black. There are Anglo-Saxon stone fragments exhibited in the church that include intricately carved decoration; these may have been tomb stones brought here for burial as the stone is not found locally. The interior fittings, all in pitch pine, are also worthy of note.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 237 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier churches
Exterior Description
Grade II Listed- Font 15m North of church
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 18 67
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 15/10/1996
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.
Further information
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