Diameter: 14.75" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1882
Dove Bell ID: 61514 Tower ID: 24359 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Waberthwaite: St John
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607300
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Overview
Grid reference: SD 100 951
How beautiful and surprising is the setting of this little church eventually approached through a farming hamlet. Situated on the River Esk estuary and below Muncaster Fells it appears to be a part of the natural landscape. As one would expect early written history is scarce but the origins of the building are 12th century. There could even have been an earlier church on the site. The relatively poor status of the parish could explain the lucky situation of limited Victorian restorations. As the guide says: Apart from the box pews and the ceiling, which were installed at the beginning of the nineteenth century, the interior must look as it has done during the greater part of the last eight hundred years. The box pews are another lucky survivor and although an alteration in themselves they are now significant in their own right; as many other examples have been replaced. The font is unusual and could be Norman although it may also include the capital of a Roman column. There is Elizabethan plate in the form of a chalice of 1576 and a paten of similar date. Evidence of early Christian worship includes fragments of cross shafts that could be over 1000 years old and are comparable with the Irton Cross. Until the late nineteenth century the two cross shafts on the site were incorporated into the fabric of the church porch.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 153 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier church? Cross shafts
Exterior Description
II-Sundial 8 yards off church
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 16" Bell 2 of 3
Dove Bell ID: 61515 Tower ID: 24359 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 17.5" Bell 3 of 3
Dove Bell ID: 61516 Tower ID: 24359 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 100 951
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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 | Yes |
| 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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