Nominal: 1192.5 Hz Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1711
Dove Bell ID: 1019 Tower ID: 17595 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Brigham: St Bridget
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607316
http://www.stbridgetsbrigham.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: NY 85 309
A late C11th church incorporating elements of an Anglo-Saxon structure at the west end with C12th, C13th and C14th additions and alterations and extensively restored and altered in the C19th by William Butterfield. The substantial tower of early C13th seems likely to have had a defensive role. The re-building of the upper floor and roof date from the 1864-76 restoration. External masonry varies considerably in style according to the build period. The tower and north wall are of coarsely squared block of a range of colours with irregular quoins. A blocked Saxon window above the blocked north door suggests Saxon origin of these parts of the structure. The C14th south wall to the south aisle has finely jointed ashlar block of uniform grey/buff sandstone. C19th Vestry/Organ Chamber extension and re-building work is generally in rock faced random coursed ashlar between tooled quoins and window surrounds. The porch was largely rebuilt in the C19th. Internally there is a profusion of detail of various periods with the aisle colonnades of Norman detailing with waterleaf capitals carrying semi-circular arches, C13th Chancel Arch, Early English font, C14th tomb of Sir Thomas de Burgh, vesica piscis window of 1323 and stained glass windows of interest. Stained glass windows are by Cox & Buckley and Sons and Alexander Gibbs . The east window is in memory of John Wordsworth, son of the poet and vicar of Brigham for 40 years. There are four different stencilled Victorian ceilings in the church.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 355 m²
Exterior Description
There are 4 War Graves within the Churchyard.
Churchyard sundial
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1511 Hz Diameter: 22.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1711
Dove Bell ID: 48112 Tower ID: 17595 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1228 Hz Diameter: 23.5" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 48113 Tower ID: 17595 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 85 309
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
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 | 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.
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