Nominal: 638.5 Hz Weight: 2638 lbs Diameter: 50.38" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 6099 Tower ID: 15350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Silloth: Christ Church
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607362
http://www.solwayplainchurches.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: NY 110 537
A C19th church of considerable size and with a massive tower and spire possibly intended as a leading mark. Built in 1870 to a design by Cory & Ferguson. The exterior walling is of granite rubble stone with grey/buff sandstone quoins, window surrounds and other dressings. Roof slopes are of Welsh slate. The interior presents a startling and exuberant use of materials with alternating bands of red and yellow/buff brick unfinished stone capitals left in grotesque form. The use of brickwork is particularly unusual in that mortar joints have been struck flush and penny jointed and then lined in with black dye to accentuate the joint. Roof timbers are exposed presenting a cavernous interior. All stained glass windows, furnishings and fitments appear to be consistent with the period of the original build. There is a two story Vestry to the south side of the Chancel opposite the Organ Chamber. The entrance porch beneath the tower has a hemi-spherical ribbed vault with bell hoist aperture centrally positioned.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 513 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Building Materials
Carboniferous Limestone
19th Century
Carboniferous Limestone
Sandstone
19th Century
Keuper Sandstone
Slate
19th Century
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1284.5 Hz Weight: 642 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 39238 Tower ID: 15350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1217 Hz Weight: 698 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 39239 Tower ID: 15350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1080 Hz Weight: 800 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 39240 Tower ID: 15350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 964.5 Hz Weight: 967 lbs Diameter: 35.13" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 39241 Tower ID: 15350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 860.5 Hz Weight: 1264 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 39242 Tower ID: 15350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 807.5 Hz Weight: 1439 lbs Diameter: 40.63" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 39243 Tower ID: 15350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 717.5 Hz Weight: 1851 lbs Diameter: 44.63" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 39244 Tower ID: 15350 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 110 537
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.
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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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