Weight: 1946 lbs Diameter: 45.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1871
Dove Bell ID: 58467 Tower ID: 22604 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Oughtrington: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 694 871
The church was consecrated in 1872 to the design of the leading London architects, Slater and Carpenter. It was commissioned by the family of the local cotton merchant, George Charnley Dewhurst, who lived at Oughtrington Hall, which is now incorporated into the school buildings. It is built of local split-faced sandstone and is a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture. Inside the apse and vaulted roof are modelled on Westminster Abbey.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Dimensions:
The total length of the interior is 106 feet, the height of the nave is 54 feet and the height of the outside spire 140 feet.
Footprint of Church buildings: 542 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was consecrated in 1872 to the design of the leading London architects, Slater and Carpenter. It was commissioned by the family of the local cotton merchant, George Charnley Dewhurst, who lived at Oughtrington Hall, which is now incorporated into the school buildings.
Exterior Description
It is built of local split-faced sandstone and is a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside, the most notable features of the church, apart from the apsidal east end, are its windows - a wealth of stained glass by C E Kempe at the east end and south aisle. At the west there are four lancets and a rose window by A K Nicholson. A Lady Chapel was added in 1932 to commemorate the Jubilee of the church’s consecration. The organ is by Hill and Son.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 694 871
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
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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