Weight: 310 lbs Diameter: 23.38" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1880
Dove Bell ID: 52905 Tower ID: 19476 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Crosscanonby: St John the Evangelist
Overview
Grid reference: NY 69 390
St. Johns presents a profusion of architectural elements of different periods. The plan form is essentially C12th with Nave and Chancel divided by a narrow semi-circular chancel arch and a fragment of an early semi-circular window head arch cut by the C13th drop arch giving access to the C13th south aisle. There are relatively light section exposed roof trusses without kingpost but with braces to the rafter members under the purlins which are likely to be C16th - C17th. There is a gallery at the west end of the Nave with oak panelled frontal with carved and fretted upper panels believed to be C17th. The choir gallery accommodates a single manual Father Willis Organ. The chamfered windows to the gallery level and the south Aisle are likely to be of the same period. The C19th Sanctuary east window has stained glass by John Scott of Carlisle, 1849. There is one window to the south side of the Chancel that is believed to be out of the original build. To the north side of the Nave there are two pairs of semi-circular headed windows both of face bedded stone and assumed to be of C16th - C17th origin. The masonry of the segmental headed reveals to these windows suggests C19th alteration. There is a fine mediaeval font carved from alabaster and several fine memorial plaques mounted on interior walls. Externally the walls are of red sandstone beneath a slate roof laid in random and diminishing courses. It is believed that many of the stones are of roman origin salvaged from ruins in the locality. The west end gable is surmounted by a single open bellcote topped by cross finials and the churchyard is approached through an Arts and Crafts style lych gate.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 214 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Roman Arch, Roman stones and Viking Hogs Back Grave Stone.
Exterior Description
Viking Hog Back Grave Stone and Salt Officer's Tomb inscribed John Smith
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 69 390
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether 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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