Nominal: 824 Hz Weight: 1066 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 4803 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Newburn: St Michael & All Angels
Diocese of Newcastle
Church, 625125
http://www.newburnparish.orgOverview
Grid reference: NZ 166 653
The Church originally was an aisle less building comprising of a Nave and Chancel. The Tower, the oldest part of the building dates back to 1100ad or earlier. The North Aisle with its Norman arches and pillars was added about 1175. The South Aisle which differs in style to the North aisle was erected before the middle of the 13 century in that the arches and pillars are of early English architecture. The Chancel is one of the longest in Northumberland and is equal to the length of the Nave and was rebuilt in the same period. The Chancel is not in a straight line with the Nave and is known as a ‘weeping Chancel’.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 491 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The Church originally was an aisle less building comprising of a Nave and Chancel. The Tower, the oldest part of the building dates back to 1100ad or earlier.
The North Aisle with its Norman arches and pillars was added about 1175. The South Aisle which differs in style to the North aisle was erected before the middle of the 13 century in that the arches and pillars are of early English architecture.
The Chancel is one of the longest in Northumberland and is equal to the length of the Nave and was rebuilt in the same period. The Chancel is not in a straight line with the Nave and is known as a ‘weeping Chancel’.
The original main doorway of the Church has been built up and this can be easily seen in the outside wall at the West end of the Church.
In the Victorian era the Church underwent many changes which are with us to the present day. The Spencer family, owners of the local steel works were benefactors not only to the Parish Church but also the daughter churches of Blucher and Throckley.
The original peal of six bells, Chancel Screen, Pulpit, Brass communion rails and the Lych Gate are their legacy.
Historical Dates:
1640 Battle of Newburn Ford – Scots used tower as gun platform
1802 and 1820 George Stephenson married
1832 January outbreak of Cholera 66 lives lost including the Dr and Vicar
1832 July dry rot in church
1843 death of William Hedley well known pioneer of the steam locomotive ‘Puffing Billy’ has a window dedicated to his memory in the South aisle and he is buried in the churchyard in front of the South Transept.
1951 the north transept was converted into a war memorial to the dead of the 2 world wars. Many of the names on the tablets are of well known families in the area.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1645 Hz Weight: 386 lbs Diameter: 23.88" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 32490 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1551 Hz Weight: 401 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 32491 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1389 Hz Weight: 410 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 32492 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1239 Hz Weight: 426 lbs Diameter: 26.25" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 32493 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1096 Hz Weight: 468 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 32494 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1038 Hz Weight: 550 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 32495 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 928.5 Hz Weight: 760 lbs Diameter: 33.13" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 32496 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1468 Hz Weight: 358 lbs Diameter: 23.88" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2007
Dove Bell ID: 32497 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 780 lbs Diameter: 32.63" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by William Culverden
Dove Bell ID: 32498 Tower ID: 17120 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 166 653
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
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.
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