Nominal: 927 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1876
Dove Bell ID: 6641 Tower ID: 16259 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Taddington: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: SK 141 711
The church of St. Michael, Taddington, was rebuilt on a larger scale in the 1370s. It consists of chancel, clerestoried nave of four bays, north and south aisles, western tower with broach spire, a sacristy possibly 15th century, a choir vestry of 1940 (both latter on the north side) and a south porch. It has four bells, two of them pre-reformation, one-dated 1669 and the last 1876.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 371 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
14th Century
Bee Low Limestones
Limestone
14th Century
Monsal Dale Limestones
Sandstone
14th Century
Namurian Sandstone
Interior
Interior Description
It consists of chancel, clerestoried nave of four bays, north and south aisles, western tower with broach spire, a sacristy possibly 15th century, a choir vestry of 1940 (both latter on the north side) and a south porch. It has four bells, two of them pre-reformation, one-dated 1669 and the last 1876. It has a stone gospel reading desk set in the north wall of the chancel dated as being of the 15th century and perhaps inserted when the sacristy was built. A three seat sedilia is on the south wall and it is thought that the founder was buried beneath it. A stone slab, probably a former altar, lies under the floorboards beneath the present wooden high altar, which is surrounded by riddell posts. The architecture is a mixture of decorated and perpendicular periods. In the south aisle facing east is the Blackwall Chapel which was refurbished in 1943 with a brass – now set on the south wall to the side of the present altar – to Richard and Agnes Blackwall and their twelve children dated 1503. The piscine here is of the same date as that in the chancel. A mutilated alabaster slab to another member of that family has been moved to the porch where there is also a gritstone slab bearing a Latin cross probably the coffin lid of a 13th century priest. This latter was also set in the floor but in the north west corner of the church. The Lady Chapel in the corresponding corner in the north aisle was furnished in 1923. The octagonal font by the south door is of the 15th century while that by the north door (which leads into the choir vestry) is older – possibly 13th century and was rescued from the nearby hostelry. Both are lead lined. The five light east window with tracery had stained glass inserted in 1993 (rescued from a demolished Birkenhead church) made by Burlison and Grylls in Edwardian years. The fragment of painting on the west wall at one time authoratively considered to be a 15th century painting of St Christopher (Prof. Tristram and Dr. O. Caiger-Smith) is now accepted as an early 18th century painting of King David.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
20th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower
Historical Notes
1920 - 1920
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1258 Hz Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1876
Dove Bell ID: 41949 Tower ID: 16259 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1181 Hz Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1876
Dove Bell ID: 41950 Tower ID: 16259 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1065 Hz Diameter: 30.75" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1876
Dove Bell ID: 41951 Tower ID: 16259 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 141 711
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.
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.
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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