Weight: 1303 lbs Diameter: 43.13" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 3131 Tower ID: 10564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stranton: All Saints
Diocese of Durham
Church, 613264
http://www.stranton-church.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: NZ 508 319
The church is essentially medieval, with some fragments of 12th century work surviving in the Chancel. The 14th century is represented by the south arcade and several window surrounds (some re-sited in later walls), whilst the Tower, side Chapel arcade and other window surrounds are fifteenth century work. Much of the exterior is 19th century restoration, as is the north arcade. The Organ Chamber was added in 1889. Recent internal alterations include enclosure of the Fulthorpe Chapel (1977) construction of the Gallery in the Tower with Vestry beneath (1991) and conversion of that Clergy vestry into a beverage station and accessible toilet in the lower stage of the Tower in 2020. Externally, the walls are of a mixture of sandstone and (predominantly) magnesian limestone, both outcropping locally, whilst the main roofs are covered with Lake District, Welsh or (in the case of the Chancel/Fulthorpe Chapel) imported slates. The Church stands in an ancient graveyard which forms a high mound from the south, though the slope to the north is much less pronounced. Substantial stone boundary walls retain the high ground level of the churchyard.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 574 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church is essentially medieval, with some fragments of 12th century work surviving in the Chancel. The 14th century is represented by the south arcade and several window surrounds (some re-sited in later walls), whilst the Tower, side Chapel arcade and other window surrounds are fifteenth century work. Much of the exterior is 19th century restoration, as is the north arcade. The Organ Chamber was added in 1889. Recent internal alterations include enclosure of the Fulthorpe Chapel (1977) construction of the Gallery in the Tower with Vestry beneath (1991) and conversion of that Clergy vestry into a beverage station and accessible toilet in the lower stage of the Tower in 2020.
Interior
Interior Description
The Church consists of a Nave flanked by aisles (with 2-bay arcades) and Chancel with Organ Chamber to its south and a side ('Fulthorpe') chapel to its north. Kitchen (formerly Clergy Vestry) and Clergy Vestry (Former Choir Vestry) wings project to the north of this Chapel and the North Aisle respectively. The west Tower is open to the Nave and has a gallery with a beverage station and accessible toilet (Former Clergy Vestry) under in its lower stage, with Ringing Chamber and Belfry in the upper stages. The Nave has a clerestory on the south side only. The main entrance is through the South Porch, with further external doors on the west and north sides via the Clergy Vestry and Kitchen respectively.
Bells
Weight: 393 lbs Diameter: 25.63" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 23822 Tower ID: 10564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 424 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 23823 Tower ID: 10564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 486 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 23824 Tower ID: 10564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 548 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Samuel I Smith 1664
Dove Bell ID: 23825 Tower ID: 10564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 650 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 23826 Tower ID: 10564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 740 lbs Diameter: 35.25" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Seliok (generic) 1520
Dove Bell ID: 23827 Tower ID: 10564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 980 lbs Diameter: 38.63" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 23828 Tower ID: 10564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036.3 Hz Weight: 564 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2010
Dove Bell ID: 63198 Tower ID: 10564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 508 319
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.
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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