Nominal: 737 Hz Weight: 1551 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1912
Dove Bell ID: 378 Tower ID: 12148 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Bamburgh: St Aidan
Diocese of Newcastle
Church, 625199
http://www.staidan-bamburgh.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: NU 178 349
Founded by St Aidan in 635AD, the church was rebuilt in the 12th century and subsequently added to and altered in the 13th and 14th centuries. A roof beam in the baptistry is believed to be a surviving remnant of the original church.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Open during daylight hours.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 846 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Bede describes a wooden church outside of the walls of Bamburgh Castle built by Aiden. There are no traces of this wooden structure although the forked beam in the ceiling over the baptistry is traditionally believed to be the beam against which Aiden leant as he died.
There is some evidence of Pre-Conquest stonework in the eastern wall of the north transept. The church was rebuilt in its present form towards the end of the 12th century by the Augustinian canons of Nostell Priory in Yorkshire. The typically elongated Early English chancel was added in c1230. A crypt with its vaulted ceiling is located under the eastern bay of the Chancel. The southern portion may have been used as a chapel with the northern section may have been used to house relics of St Aidan. Further alterations took place c1330 these included the extension of the North Transept and the re-construction of the South Transept. The Nave late 12th or early 13th century. The south aisle was reconstructed in the late 14th Century and the north aisle was either rebuilt or refaced in the 15th century or later.
The tower has medieval stonework with 18th or early 19th century lancets and was rebuilt above possibly 1830. The square staircase was built into the Tower in the late 15th or early 16th century. In the 19th century a number of major works took place. These included the re-facing of the west end of the church and the top stage was added to the tower between 1836 and 1846. The Nave was re-roofed and re-leaded in1857. Most of the windows in the aisles and south transept were renewed in the 19th century while the boiler house was added to the North Aisle post 1870. The Chancel roof was reconstructed c1895 to a much steeper pitch. The elaborate reredos depicting northern saints designed by Hicks was constructed in Caen stone in 1895.
Building Materials
Carboniferous Limestone
12th Century
Alston Formation Limestone
Limestone
12th Century
Great Limestone
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1469.5 Hz Weight: 556 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 9611 Tower ID: 12148 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1407 Hz Weight: 584 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1909
Dove Bell ID: 9612 Tower ID: 12148 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1234 Hz Weight: 674 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 9613 Tower ID: 12148 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1106.5 Hz Weight: 730 lbs Diameter: 32.63" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 9614 Tower ID: 12148 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 986 Hz Weight: 900 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 9615 Tower ID: 12148 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 930 Hz Weight: 962 lbs Diameter: 36.63" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1909
Dove Bell ID: 9616 Tower ID: 12148 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 829 Hz Weight: 1192 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1912
Dove Bell ID: 9617 Tower ID: 12148 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NU 178 349
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.
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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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