Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1913
Dove Bell ID: 56072 Tower ID: 21272 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Keswick: St John
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607328
http://keswickstjohn.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: NY 267 231
There has been only one church on this site and that was built in 1838 by the famous Anthony Salvin, architect who worked on Windsor, Alnwick and Warwick Castles, the Tower of London and Carlisles County Hotel, amongst many new build and restoration jobs. The original was totally funded by the Leeds textile industry via the notable Marshall family who were also Lords of Castlerigg. Salvins church had no aisles and a short chancel, and, when aisles were added in 1862 and 1882 and a bay added to the chancel in 1889, the walls were advanced outwards reusing Salvins windows and his wall designs. Consequently the church has a visual and cultural uniformity in 19th century churches that had experienced extensions of such magnitude. It is now almost square in plan which gives an unexpected sense of lightness and generosity to the worship space of a church of this period. Good glass. Hugh Walpoles grave in the yard.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 676 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Original church on this site
Exterior Description
There are approximately 10 war graves, but no listed tombs, monuments etc though Hugh Walpole's grave is in the churchyard.
Building Materials
Basalt
19th Century
Borrowdale Volcanic Group
Sandstone
19th Century
Alston Formation Sandstone
Slate
19th Century
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
Clock with chair frame
Bells
Diameter: 19" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1841
Dove Bell ID: 56073 Tower ID: 21272 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 267 231
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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