Nominal: 1119.5 Hz Weight: 568 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 2314 Tower ID: 13508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Eaton: Christ Church
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 869 654
Christ Church Eaton is located in the village of Eaton on the A536 between Congleton and Macclesfield. It was consecrated on 1st December 1857 from a design by Raffles Brown of Liverpool at cost of £1400.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 194 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
It was consecrated on 1st December 1857 from a design by Raffles Brown of Liverpool at cost of £1400.
Exterior Description
From the Official Listing Description: "Coursed rubble with ashlar dressings and slate roof. Western tower, nave and chancel. Tower has angle buttresses and projecting plinth. West face has central window rising from level of a string course which extends around the tower. Two-light loosely Decorated tracery with sharply pointed arch. Circular clock face above. Two lancet belfry openings above with battlemented parapet. North face has lancet to ground floor with rectangular opening below circular clock face and similar belfry lancets and battlemented parapet. South face: Similar, save for 1/4 octagonal staircase. Turret in re-entrant angle with nave."
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the church is fitted up with pitch pine seats and doors, stained and varnished. The chancel stalls are finished with carved poppy heads. The timbers of the roof are of red deal. There are many fine examples of stained glass windows. Of particular note is the East Window which was based on a design by one of the Masonic subscribers and several Masonic ideas can be observed. The church possesses a ring of three bells situated in the tower and are accessible from the outside by means of a spiral staircase.
Bells
Nominal: 1404.5 Hz Weight: 265 lbs Diameter: 23.25" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by William Dobson 1815
Dove Bell ID: 19693 Tower ID: 13508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1268.5 Hz Weight: 357 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1876
Dove Bell ID: 19694 Tower ID: 13508 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 869 654
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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