Diameter: 13.75" Bell 1 of 2
1766
Dove Bell ID: 51846 Tower ID: 18876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Buttermere: St James
Overview
Grid reference: NY 176 170
A delightful rugged 1840s mini Lakeland church, with 1884 and 1933 additions. It occupies an attractive location in a magnificent landscape setting and, with its unique Wainwright plaque, embodies the essence of Lakeland for many visitors. It is also located at a busy vehicular and walkers cross-roads which is capable of delivering many visitors in the lengthening tourist season the Lake District now experiences.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 82 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Current church adjacent to site of earlier pre-1841 Buttermere churches
Exterior Description
To come
Building Materials
Granite
19th Century
Ennerdale Granite
Sandstone
19th Century
Sherwood Sandstone
Slate
19th Century
Westmorland Green Slate
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 14" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 51847 Tower ID: 18876 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 176 170
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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