Diameter: 34" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1884
Dove Bell ID: 51054 Tower ID: 18376 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Birkdale: St James
Diocese of Liverpool
Church, 622124
http://www.stjamesbirkdale.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SD 326 162
St James, Birkdale, was constructed between 1856 and 1857 to the designs of Architect, A Rimmer. It is listed Grade II. The church building is laid out to a simple plan with chancel, nave, north and south transepts and with a “four stage” tower topped by a spire at the west end. The walls are of coursed “rock faced” red sandstone with slate roofs laid in diminishing courses which have occasional timber dormer windows centred between the braced Queen post roof trusses to introduce additional natural light into the worship space.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 735 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St James, Birkdale, was constructed between 1856 and 1857 to the designs of Architect, A Rimmer.
The original building was extended in 1879-80 by the addition of the organ loft and vestries at the east end and at the same time porches were introduced to north and south sides to replace the original entrances midway along the nave.
The North and South transepts were added around ten years later and a new smaller vicar’s vestry to the south east between 1906-09 which also appears to have coincided with alterations at the west end where the tower access staircase, reconfigured in previous phases was removed entirely making access into the interior of the tower impossible without an extension ladder.
Exterior Description
The church building is laid out to a simple plan with chancel, nave, north and south transepts and with a “four stage” tower topped by a spire at the west end. The walls are of coursed “rock faced” red sandstone with slate roofs laid in diminishing courses which have occasional timber dormer windows centred between the braced Queen post roof trusses to introduce additional natural light into the worship space.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 326 162
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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