Nominal: 922 Hz Weight: 743 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1886
Dove Bell ID: 6810 Tower ID: 11603 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Thurstaston: St Bartholomew
Diocese of Chester
Church, 609164
http://www.thurstaston.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SJ 247 841
St Bartholomew’s church is the third parish church to be erected on the site and was consecrated on 7th January 1886. The church presence dominates the village setting with views of its northern aspect from the village green. The church is accessed via a lichgate and a gravel pathway which meanders through mature yew trees, lawns and well stocked borders in a well maintained churchyard which includes a stone war memorial and leads to the North Porch. On the south side of the church lies the consecrated burial ground and set within this is a tower, being the only remaining part of the previous church. The church building was designed by J L Pearson. It is small with the nave measuring 16.0 metres by 6.2 metres and has a fine vaulted ceiling. The tower sits in line with the nave springing from the junction with the chancel. A small vestry and organ chamber are located to the south side of the nave adjacent to the tower. The church is constructed throughout of coursed sandstone with mouldings and ornaments of restrained design. The internal and external fabric is in very good condition due to the relatively recent date of construction. The roof slopes are clad with traditional ‘rosemary’ type clay tiles and the tower is surmounted by a fine sandstone steeple.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 227 m²
Exterior Description
The church building was designed by J L Pearson. It is small with the nave measuring 16.0 metres by 6.2 metres and has a fine vaulted ceiling. The tower sits in line with the nave springing from the junction with the chancel. A small vestry and organ chamber are located to the south side of the nave adjacent to the tower. The church is constructed throughout of coursed sandstone with mouldings and ornaments of restrained design. The internal and external fabric is in very good condition due to the relatively recent date of construction. The roof slopes are clad with traditional ‘rosemary’ type clay tiles and the tower is surmounted by a fine sandstone steeple.
Building Materials
Conglomerate
1824
Bunter Pebble Beds
Sandstone
1885
Upper Mottled Sandstone
Slate
1824
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
The notable internal features within the church are the arms of Queen Anne with the motto “Semper Eadem”, which are displayed internally above the door; the font, which is located at the rear west end of the church level with the central aisle and beneath the west window, with its upper portion constructed from Mexican Onyx, pillars below from Blue John stone, and a base constructed from three varieties of marble; the west window, which includes memorial windows of stained glass mainly by Clayton and Bell of London, and is set within deeply recessed reveals to maximize daylight penetration; the pulpit, chancel steps and reredos, which are all of alabaster; and the recently restored Willis organ, which is notable for its folding screens with paintings in the Italianate style.
Bells
Nominal: 1559 Hz Weight: 292 lbs Diameter: 22.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2002
Dove Bell ID: 42760 Tower ID: 11603 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1394 Hz Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 23.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1886
Dove Bell ID: 42761 Tower ID: 11603 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1234 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1886
Dove Bell ID: 42762 Tower ID: 11603 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1163 Hz Weight: 469 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1886
Dove Bell ID: 42763 Tower ID: 11603 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1045 Hz Weight: 626 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1886
Dove Bell ID: 42764 Tower ID: 11603 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 247 841
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.
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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