Weight: 304 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Samuel II Smith 1726
Dove Bell ID: 50695 Tower ID: 18120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Barmby Marsh: St Helen
Overview
Grid reference: SE 690 284
A small, originally 16th-century stone chapel occupying a square plot on the south side of the village of Barmby-on-the-Marsh, a large and expanding village set within flat reclaimed marsh land in an angle of the banks of the Ouse and Derwent rivers which meet immediately to the west. It has a possible late medieval origin, the oldest part of which is the nave. This church is given some limited vertical emphasis by the simple 3-stage tower, articulated by brick bands.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, 5-bay nave with south and north porches, 2-bay chancel.
Dimensions:
Nave estimated to be c 13m (45ft) x 6m (19’5ft), chancel 9m (30 ft) long.
Footprint of Church buildings: 218 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Post-reformation church with possible late medieval origin, the oldest part of which is the nave. The wooden tower became ruinous and unsafe and was taken down in 1773, and the present steeple erected at a cost of £120. The porches were also added in the 18th century.
The chapel was a perpetual curacy under Howden (a peculiar of Durham) until 1864 when it was constituted as an independent ecclesiastical parish within the East Riding Archdeaconry. The church was restored in 1870 by Matthew Edison Hatfield of Glossop, at which time the chancel was rebuilt, the west gallery removed, and the church refurnished by G H and J W Shaw. The furnishings and fittings mostly belong to the late 19th or early 20th century.
Exterior Description
This church is given some limited vertical emphasis by the simple 3-stage tower, articulated by brick bands. There is a board door to the south face, a round-headed window in the west face in the second stage and above this louvred belfry openings to each face, set back under segmental arches. Dentilled eaves and domed copper roof with ogee profile and brass weathercock.
The nave is probably 16th-century in terms of its core fabric, and would clearly repay a detailed study of its patchwork of stone and brick. There is a clean break at the east jambs of the easternmost windows between the irregular masonry of the earlier build and the regular slab construction of the eastern bay and the chancel dating to the 1870 restoration. The nave fenestration has clearly been renewed in the 19th century, and consists of 2-light square-headed trefoiled cusped windows, but with 2-lights in the bay west of the porches. The heads are hard under the eaves of the shallowly pitched roof. There is a small cusped lancet set low in the south-east end wall.
The north porch has a keyed round-headed outer doorway. The south porch is similar but has imposts and a keystone, the inner doorways are sharply pointed with a plain chamfer, probably the originals. Both show a patchwork of brick and rubble, and have stone quoins. The chancel has diagonal buttresses flanking a pointed 3-light east window in the Geometric style, and two trefoiled lancets to the north and south walls. Stone copings.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1880
East window has the Ascension, in memory of Elizabeth Pycock. Deep blues and golds, a striking window
Stained Glass
1939
The middle south window has the Good Shepherd flanked by angels, given by Joseph Backhouse in memory of his parents in 1939. By Kayle & Reed of Leeds
Stained Glass
1919
South-west window with two almost identical female figures, one in blue with cross and book, other green with anchor, given 1919 in memory of Ethel Maud died aged 35. By Kayle & Reed of Leeds
Stained Glass
1920s
North-west window angel bringing shield to knight. “Put on the armour of the Lord”, probably Ephesians 6: 10-14, signed by Kayll & Reed of Leeds.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is whitewashed. Looking west, there is no tower arch but a rectangular door giving access to the tower space. The west wall appears to have been filled in recent years. The tower space is used as a vestry. The south wall is clearly leaning towards the west end. There was a pair of now superfluous tie-beams painted white dividing the nave into three bays, the western of which has been sawn off, the stumps remaining. The Victorian roofs are simple boarded gables.
The nave has open benches, of pitch pine with panelled backs and plain ends. The choir stalls in the chancel are of oak. The floors are quarry tiles with carpet in the tower and nave, some tiles, especially in the sanctuary, are loose. There is a piscina with plain pointed arch and scalloped bowl re-set in the south wall, possibly reused from the 16th-century chapel.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
1964
Oak table
Pulpit
1870
The pulpit is of pine, hexagonal with carved open tracery panels. The pulpit was the gift of Mrs Clarke, of Knedlington manor.
Lectern
1871
Brass reading stand, quite ornate
Font (object)
Plain octagonal stone font on tall wood base, perhaps the original remounted.
Organ (object)
Harmonium by Kimball, Chicago.
Rail
1870
Oak communion rails with trefoil tracery.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 690 284
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 13/10/2010
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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.
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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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