Nominal: 669.5 Hz Weight: 1424 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1882
Dove Bell ID: 3660 Tower ID: 16395 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Crosthwaite: St Kentigern
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607320
http://www.crosthwaitechurchkeswick.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: NY 257 242
Difficult to know where to start as this church ticks so many Significance Boxes! Substantial parts of the existing walls are 12th, 14th and 16th century with windows to match the later periods. Fragments from earlier churches (six since the 6th century, at the last count) are housed in the church and the font is 14th and 16th century. There are medieval stone effigies, twelve 1523 consecration crosses, an 1846 reclining statue of the poet Southey (d.1842), 16th century brasses, many plaques and a restoration in 1844 by architect Gilbert Scott whose roof, pews (many squeezed into every corner) and screen work still survives. The downside is that to the visitor the worship space generally feels somewhat cluttered, particularly with the west end dominated by a huge organ structure of 1920 (a quality organ by Jardines of Manchester). This arrangement also positions the choir at the rear of the nave, not the usual place from which to lead the singing. Vicar, HD Rawnsley, founder of Nat. Trust. It deserves a higher Listed Grade.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 749 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Including fragments of several earlier churches
Exterior Description
Canon Rawley Founder member of the National Trust, Poet Laureate Robert Southby, Bishop Treacy (Railway Bishop)
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1343 Hz Weight: 500 lbs Diameter: 27.94" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1915
Dove Bell ID: 26627 Tower ID: 16395 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1266.5 Hz Weight: 550 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 26628 Tower ID: 16395 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1128 Hz Weight: 605 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 26629 Tower ID: 16395 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1004 Hz Weight: 705 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 26630 Tower ID: 16395 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 894.5 Hz Weight: 791 lbs Diameter: 34.88" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1882
Dove Bell ID: 26631 Tower ID: 16395 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 844.5 Hz Weight: 977 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1989
Dove Bell ID: 26632 Tower ID: 16395 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 751.5 Hz Weight: 1166 lbs Diameter: 40.13" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1882
Dove Bell ID: 26633 Tower ID: 16395 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 257 242
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
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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