Nominal: 776 Hz Weight: 1239 lbs Diameter: 39.13" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 6661 Tower ID: 13819 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Tarporley: St Helen
Diocese of Chester
Church, 609103
http://www.tarporleyparishchurch.org/Overview
Grid reference: SJ 553 625
The first documentary evidence of a church on this site is in 1287. The earliest parts of the present church are the two chapels which date from the 15th century. The rest of the church has been altered in a series of restorations. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Malpas.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 564 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The first documentary evidence of a church on this site is in 1287. The earliest parts of the present church are the two chapels which date from the 15th century. The rest of the church has been altered in a series of restorations. In 1785 the west end was rebuilt, and two years later the north wall was rebuilt, the interior seating was remodelled, and a gallery was added at the west end. Further extensive restorations were undertaken in 1834. The Arderne (north) chapel was remodelled in 1861, the Utkinton (south) chapel in 1865, the tower in 1878 and the nave in 1879, these three restorations being by J. Crowther of Manchester. A baptistry was added to the west end by Sir Percy Warrington in 1931–32. In 1935 the Arderne chapel was provided with a stone altar and renamed All Souls' chapel.
Exterior Description
The church is built in red sandstone ashlar with a slate roof. The plan of the church consists of a baptistry at the west end, a nave and chancel, north and south aisles with a chapel at the east end of each, a tower at the southwest corner and a south porch. The tower has a small pyramidal spire. The chapels are Perpendicular in style while the rest of the church is Decorated.
Building Materials
Sandstone
15th Century
Helsby Sandstone
Siltstone
15th Century
Tarporley Siltstones
Slate
15th Century
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
The nave has four bays with arcades dating from the 15th century, the piers on the north side being octagonal and those on the south side hexagonal. The chancel screen has Italian gates which were made in the 16th century and brought from Siena by the Countess of Haddington in 1889. Also in the church are two sanctuary chairs, an old vestment chest and a 15th-century octagonal font which spent some years in a farmyard. A collection of Cromwellian helmets and pieces of armour is kept in the church. The stained glass in the west window of the south aisle dated 1899 is by Kempe.
Bells
Nominal: 1555 Hz Weight: 440 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 42040 Tower ID: 13819 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1464 Hz Weight: 434 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 42041 Tower ID: 13819 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1306 Hz Weight: 460 lbs Diameter: 26.63" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 42042 Tower ID: 13819 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1164 Hz Weight: 487 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 42043 Tower ID: 13819 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 518 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 42044 Tower ID: 13819 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 978 Hz Weight: 625 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 42045 Tower ID: 13819 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 872 Hz Weight: 831 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1931
Dove Bell ID: 42046 Tower ID: 13819 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 553 625
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the 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
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.
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