Nominal: 1335.5 Hz Bell 1 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59155 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Riddings: St James
Overview
Grid reference: SK 428 527
St James Church Riddings has its roots in the Industrial Revolution and owes its existance to the Oakes Family of Riddings House and the generousity of the Church Commisioners. James Oakes acquired the Manor of Riddings in the early 19th century and began developing the village and local industries. He and his descendants owned large amounts of land and housing, the coal mines and the iron foundry, which employed a large proportion of the population. The Oakes family were generous benefactors of the village and church for over 150 years. The church dates from 1832 and is listed grade 2. The Church serves the villages of Riddings, Pye Bridge and parts of Lower Somercotes. The church is within a well maintained churchyard which is no longer used for burials. The tower and steeple are a local landmark and provide an attractive setting when viewed rising above the trees in Riddings Park. The church is famed for it's west gallery being supported on narrow cast iron columns. The gallery houses an exeptionally fine 3 manual organ by Bevington of London which is playable and is in good order. The tower contains a unique ring of 10 Harrington tubular bells, which have recently been restored to full working order.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 466 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St James Church Riddings has its roots in the Industrial Revolution and owes its existance to the Oakes Family of Riddings House and the generousity of the Church Commisioners. James Oakes acquired the Manor of Riddings in the early 19th century and began developing the village and local industries. He and his descendants owned large amounts of land and housing, the coal mines and the iron foundry, which employed a large proportion of the population. The Oakes family were generous benefactors of the village and church for over 150 years. The church dates from 1832 and is listed grade 2. The Church serves the villages of Riddings, Pye Bridge and parts of Lower Somercotes. The church is within a well maintained churchyard which is no longer used for burials. The tower and steeple are a local landmark and provide an attractive setting when viewed rising above the trees in Riddings Park. Built in 1832 by Francis Bedford (who built some of the Waterloo churches in London) it is a handsome building for its date.
Exterior Description
Built in 1832 by Francis Bedford (who built some of the Waterloo churches in London) it is a handsome building for its date.Constructed of ashlar, laid in alternating thick and thin courses with ashlar dressings, slate roofs with stone copings to the gables, plus ridge crosses.
The church, was originally a parallelogram, with the single bay chancel, lady chapel and vestry being added in 1884 by London architect Francis Penrose.
Most windows with stained glass, with that to the east early 19th century, the rest mostly mid and late 19th century.
Building Materials
Sandstone
1832
Middle Coal Measures Sandstones
Sandstone
1832
Sandstone
Slate
1832
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
A wide three and a half bay aisleless nave with coupled lancet windows and enclosed west tower. The west gallery, with trifoil headed blind panelling on fluted cast iron columns, housing a large 3 manual organ by Bevington of London (1845). Tall double chamfered chancel arch with soffit on moulded corbels. A Caenarvon arched door leading from chancel to north sacristy and from nave to clergy vestry. Pointed arched doorcase from nave to tower and from tower to gallery stairs. All nave windows have window seats to base. Queen strutt roof to the nave and arched braced trusses to chancel. Plain choir stalls, nave pews and alter. Elaborate marble reredos across full width of chancel with crocketed gables. Iron and brass alter rails and stone and iron rood screen across chancel arch with cusped arcade to base on marble columns and ironwork ogee headed arcade above. Octagonal pulpit and moulded stone stem and timber top with cusped dagger motifs to sides. Font also octagonal, of polished Hopton Wood marble with raised shields to each side with large carved timber cover. In the nave two early 19th century slate and marble wall memorials to members of the Oakes family and numerous late 19th century and early 20th century brass memorials.
Bells
Nominal: 539 Hz Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59156 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1191 Hz Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59157 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1083 Hz Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59158 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1015.5 Hz Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59159 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 910.5 Hz Bell 6 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59160 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 810 Hz Bell 7 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59161 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 725.5 Hz Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59162 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 679.5 Hz Bell 9 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59163 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 603.5 Hz Bell 10 of 10
Founded by Harrington, Latham & Co 1890
Dove Bell ID: 59164 Tower ID: 23001 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 428 527
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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