Weight: 139 lbs Diameter: 18" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1896
Dove Bell ID: 53673 Tower ID: 19931 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Ellistown: St Christopher
Overview
Grid reference: SK 431 108
Ellistown is situated on the former coalfields of North West Leicestershire, 11 miles north-west of Leicester and 2 miles south of Coalville. St Christopher’s Ellistown is a Victorian red brick church built in 1895. Originally it was built to serve the mining communities of Ellistown and White Hill which were established in the 1890s when the mines were opened. The Church was designed by Goddard, Paget and Goddard. It is constructed from local Ellistown brick which was once produced by the brickworks in the village.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
St Christopher’s Ellistown is a Victorian red brick church built in 1895. Originally it was built to serve the mining communities of Ellistown and White Hill which were established in the 1890s when the mines were opened. The church was built at the request of the miners who approached the Bishop of Peterborough for permission to build a church to serve that new community.
Exterior Description
The Church was designed by Goddard, Paget and Goddard. It is constructed from local Ellistown brick which was once produced by the brickworks in the village. The pitched roof is covered with Welsh slates. To the corners of the main roof there are four brick buttresses, also surmounted with slates pinnacles. There is also a bell tower.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside St Christopher’s is a spacious open building with a long nave. There are two vestries, one either side of the chancel area. One includes the organ and its housing. The floor of the main church area is a wooden parquet floor. Noticeable features of the church include the curved wooden roof, sandstone font and the stone decorative reredos with 3 leaf sculptured design behind the altar which was donated by Lord Burton of Burton upon Trent.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 431 108
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/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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