Diameter: 30" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1904
Dove Bell ID: 50761 Tower ID: 18169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bassenthwaite: St John
Overview
Grid reference: NY 229 315
Built in 1879 and mostly paid for by a few wealthy local families, hence the lavish scale of the building. Replaced a local 1470s chapel of ease which still stands and is used as the church hall. Designed by D Brade, architect, his only recorded work in Cumbria. A spire is unusual in Lakeland.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Replaced a nearby medieval chapel of ease
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 23" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1904
Dove Bell ID: 50762 Tower ID: 18169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 24" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1904
Dove Bell ID: 50763 Tower ID: 18169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 25" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1904
Dove Bell ID: 50764 Tower ID: 18169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 28" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1904
Dove Bell ID: 50765 Tower ID: 18169 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 229 315
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
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