Weight: 296 lbs Diameter: 23" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1986
Dove Bell ID: 53006 Tower ID: 19538 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Daisy Hill: St James
Overview
Grid reference: SD 657 43
St. James’ Church (624227) is a Grade II* listed building, and has been placed on the Heritage at Risk register. The church was designed by Paley and Austin and constructed between 1879 and 1881. It is constructed from Brick and terracotta with slate roof, and consists of nave, chancel, north transept and vestry and south bell turret. The church was constructed though a gift from two local wealthy sisters, and is the only place of worship in Daisy Hill.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 537 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was designed by Paley and Austin and constructed between 1879 and 1881. The reredos dates from 1924, and is by Shrigley and Hunt. Also in the church is a Pre-Raphaelite painting by Alfred Charles Weatherstone. In the east window is stained glass made by Morris & Co., depicting the Epiphany. In the transept is a stained glass dating from 1943 designed by Edith Norris. The only monument in the church is to the memory of its first vicar, who died in 1911.
Exterior Description
All the windows contain Perpendicular-style tracery. The windows along the sides of the church have three lights. The porch is gabled, and has a pointed arch with carvings in the spandrels. At the west end of the church is a five-light window. The transept has a hipped roof, and a projecting entrance also under a hipped roof. There are two-light windows in the organ loft and in the vestry. The east window has six lights, and there are four-light windows in the north and south sides of the chancel. The bell turret is in five stages. The lowest stage contains an entrance with a pointed arch, and round-headed windows. In the second stage is a two-light window, and small windows illuminating the stair contained within the turret. Above this are two bell openings, with a third bell opening above them. At the top of the bell turret is a gable surmounted by a weathercock. The church is considered a fine example of the work of Paley and Austin, listed as "One of their (Paley and Austin's) most masterly performances", in N. Pevsner.
Interior
Bells
Weight: 366 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1986
Dove Bell ID: 53007 Tower ID: 19538 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 456 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1955
Dove Bell ID: 53008 Tower ID: 19538 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 21.5" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Robert Bolton
Dove Bell ID: 53009 Tower ID: 19538 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 26" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Naylor, Vickers & Co 1869
Dove Bell ID: 53010 Tower ID: 19538 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 657 43
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.
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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