Diameter: 22" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Wan-Wen 1839
Dove Bell ID: 54455 Tower ID: 20366 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Gosforth: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: NY 72 35
The site of St Marys has been important, in religious terms, since the 8th century. The oldest parts of the church we see today are 12th century although in 1789, as the guide book says, St Marys underwent a very extensive repair by which nearly all its marks of antiquity were effaced. The nave was rebuilt and the north aisle and vestry added in a very competent manner by C.J Ferguson in 1897; these successful alterations continued over one hundred years later, in 1995, with the highly successful addition of meeting rooms, kitchen and WC. The main significance here, though, are the artefacts for as Pevsner says the church has richest haul in the country of Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Danish work, culminating in the Gosforth Cross. The cross is in the churchyard and is noted for its slenderness but there are many other medieval items inside the church including carvings and tombstones. It is a fine space that wears the many marks of alteration well; although loss of historic fabric is to be regretted it is felt that the alterations and additions this building over the years have now achieved there own significance.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 470 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Early medieval fragments
Exterior Description
Anglo-Norse churchyard High Cross
4xII-3x tombstones, 1x tool shed in churchyard
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1638 Hz Diameter: 16.5" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 54456 Tower ID: 20366 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 2105 Hz Diameter: 17.5" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by Unidentified (inscribed)
Dove Bell ID: 54457 Tower ID: 20366 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1564.5 Hz Weight: 241 lbs Diameter: 21.38" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 54458 Tower ID: 20366 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 72 35
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
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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