Nominal: 733.5 Hz Weight: 1414 lbs Diameter: 41.13" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 7656 Tower ID: 13632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Workington: St Michael
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607369
http://www.stmichaelsworkington.orgOverview
Grid reference: NX 997 289
St. Michael's is a very large church with early mediaeval origins. The base of the tower is Norman the first floor Perpendicular and with Victorian work to the upper floor. The external walls of the body of the church date from the 1770 rebuilding subsequently altered during the rebuilding following the fire of 1888. The church was again gutted by fire in 1994 and again rebuilt between 1997 and 2001. Nothing remains of the 1888 interior. The C15th tomb chest of Sir Christopher Curwen and his wife was badly damaged in the fire but has survived and has been conserved. It is understood that it was a condition of funding for the recent rebuilding that the church should incorporate a conference centre and a church of reduced size more appropriate to present day needs.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 701 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Little visible evidence of archaeological dimension. Archaeological investigations during re-building.
Exterior Description
To come
Building Materials
Sandstone
12th onwards
Carboniferous Sandstone
Sandstone
12th onwards
St Bees Sandstone
Slate
12th onwards
Westmorland Green Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wrought iron chair frame located in Tower
Historical Notes
1775 - 1775
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1489 Hz Weight: 432 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 47112 Tower ID: 13632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1402 Hz Weight: 480 lbs Diameter: 26.38" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 47113 Tower ID: 13632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1245 Hz Weight: 546 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 47114 Tower ID: 13632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1106 Hz Weight: 614 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 47115 Tower ID: 13632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 983 Hz Weight: 717 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 47116 Tower ID: 13632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 926.5 Hz Weight: 809 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 47117 Tower ID: 13632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 823.5 Hz Weight: 1056 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1958
Dove Bell ID: 47118 Tower ID: 13632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NX 997 289
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.
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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