Nominal: 852 Hz Weight: 1317 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1869
Dove Bell ID: 1003 Tower ID: 15368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Bridekirk: St Bridget
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607314
http://cockermouthareachurches.org.uk/our-churches/st-bridgets-bridekirk/Overview
Grid reference: NY 116 336
16th century ruins of the original mid 12th century church still stand in the yard, near the present church. A large scale, thoroughly competent neo-Norman edifice, built in 1868 by Corey and Ferguson, the major regional church architects of the time. The interior is unexpectedly in brick, with other high quality, decorative materials throughout. Incorporates three original Norman arches and a 15th century window from the original church, a challenging recycling philosophy for the 21st century. The church also contains a very finely carved mid 12th century font, unique in quality in the region. Chancel stalls originally supplied for lay reps from local villages.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 401 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Site and ruins of early church nearby
Exterior Description
Pilot Officer Thomas Lunson Hayston, Pilot, Royal Air Force. 16th August, 1941 Aged 27.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
made by JohnBlaylock from Carlisle
Bells
Nominal: 1424 Hz Weight: 583 lbs Diameter: 27.88" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1869
Dove Bell ID: 12883 Tower ID: 15368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1256 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1869
Dove Bell ID: 12884 Tower ID: 15368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1143 Hz Weight: 705 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1869
Dove Bell ID: 12885 Tower ID: 15368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1089 Hz Weight: 821 lbs Diameter: 32.88" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1869
Dove Bell ID: 12886 Tower ID: 15368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 957 Hz Weight: 978 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1869
Dove Bell ID: 12887 Tower ID: 15368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 116 336
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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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