Nominal: 732 Hz Weight: 1512 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 2367 Tower ID: 14878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Egremont: St Mary & St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: NY 11 105
The church is distinctive because of its external massing and the use of the local red sandstone. It was designed by T.Lewis Banks of Whitehaven in 1880; in the Early English style it includes original elements from an earlier church on the site which dated from 1220. Examples of re-used material include the chancel side lancet windows. The Quinquennial Report also states that the faculty for the demolition of the previous church, dated 27.7.1880 refers to part of the north wall being retained suggesting that the foundations here, at least, may be from the earlier church. The tower is taller than envisaged by Banks as in 1901 it was raised by 42 feet to a design by Oliver and Dodgshun of Carlisle and includes a ring of eight bells. The interior is an excellent space; large, light and airy but with distinctive narrow aisles. Pevsner mentions the west doorway from the earlier church being reconstructed in the churchyard but this was not found. The apsidal baptistery is happily expressed on the west front and the font itself is an unusual design of kneeling angel supporting a scallop shell bowl.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 650 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
North wall
Exterior Description
II-Gates, walls, railings to churchyard
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1468 Hz Weight: 394 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 19978 Tower ID: 14878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1379 Hz Weight: 437 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 19979 Tower ID: 14878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1225 Hz Weight: 480 lbs Diameter: 27.56" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 19980 Tower ID: 14878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1100 Hz Weight: 559 lbs Diameter: 29.69" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 19981 Tower ID: 14878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 977 Hz Weight: 677 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 19982 Tower ID: 14878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 920.5 Hz Weight: 803 lbs Diameter: 34.13" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 19983 Tower ID: 14878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 823.5 Hz Weight: 1041 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 19984 Tower ID: 14878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 24" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 19985 Tower ID: 14878 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 11 105
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.
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
Quinquennial Inspections
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