Diameter: 20" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1856
Dove Bell ID: 54511 Tower ID: 20399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Great Broughton: Christ Church
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607354
Overview
Grid reference: NY 75 316
Built in 1856 Christ Church is of simple plan comprising Nave, Chancel and Sanctuary with a small vestry and an organ chamber to the north side of the Chancel and a porch to the south west end of the Nave. Walls are of rock faced random coursed buff/grey sandstone with tooled quoins, window surrounds and copings. There is a single bell-cote above the west end gable wall. Windows are simple lancets with hood mouldings and label stops. The roof has recently been re-slated with reclaimed Burlington slate in random and diminishing courses. Internally the roof structure is exposed with steeply pitched braced collar tie trusses, purlins and rafters all exposed. A moderately large and well built church expressing economy of original build.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 75 316
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.
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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