Weight: 119 lbs Diameter: 16.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 58623 Tower ID: 22683 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Patricroft: Christ Church
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 765 984
Christ Church is built on a North/South alignment rather than the normal East/West, with the chancel at the north end. Christ Church was built in 1868 and is designed by the architect John Lowe. It is unlisted. The building is of yellow sandstone and has a gabled South end to Liverpool Road with an offset spirelet, a large plate-traceried wheel window with trefoil openings. The clerestory has small quatrefoil windows.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Christ Church was built in 1868 and is designed by the architect John Lowe. Also on the north side are the memorial window and the church war memorial on which are inscribed the names of 96 men of this parish who gave their lives in the 1914-18 war. There is no reference in the church to the 27 men killed in the 1939-45 war. Of note are the stained glass windows. At the South end is the “Tabitha” window erected in 1875 in memory of Alice Maude Dale, the wife of the first vicar. The organ was built in 1897 by James Jepson Binns of Leeds, one of the leading Organ Builders of that period. Some re-ordering of the south aisle has taken place in the 1980’s/90’s to form a chapel or small intimate worship area. In 2014 a substantial re-ordering of the nave was undertaken following the grant of a faculty from the Diocese of Manchester.
Exterior Description
he building is of yellow sandstone and has a gabled South end to Liverpool Road with an offset spirelet, a large plate-traceried wheel window with trefoil openings. The clerestory has small quatrefoil windows. The building is of a six bay construction and the bays, which appear at first sight to have identical columns, are on closer inspection, of individual design and beautifully carved. Some careful repair work has been undertaken to one of the columns.
Interior
Interior Description
The building is of a six bay construction and the bays, which appear at first sight to have identical columns, are on closer inspection, of individual design and beautifully carved. Some careful repair work has been undertaken to one of the columns.
In the nave between the arches are painted designs of angels each bearing an heraldic shield depicting the Lamb of God, the Star of David, the nails from the Cross and others. These are part of the original decoration and have received only minor remedial work since they were painted.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 765 984
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.
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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.
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