Mirfield: Church of the Community of the Resurrection
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646652
http://www.mirfieldcommunity.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SE 189 207
As the result of a competition in 1909 Sir Walter Tapper was commissioned to design a church which was to be very large, and to have a Cistercian simplicity. Work began in 1911, halted by the First World War, by which time the easternmost Resurrection Chapel had been completed, with the ambulatory and what was to be part of the high altar area. This trunk became the Community’s church for the next 20 years, the bricked-off Ascension chapel serving as College chapel. In 1935 Walter Tapper’s son Michael was commissioned to design a simpler and shorter nave.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1444 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
As the result of a competition in 1909 Sir Walter Tapper was commissioned to design a church which was to be very large, and to have a Cistercian simplicity. Work began in 1911, halted by the First World War, by which time the easternmost Resurrection Chapel had been completed, with the ambulatory and what was to be part of the high altar area. This trunk became the Community’s church for the next 20 years, the bricked-off Ascension chapel serving as College chapel. In 1935 Walter Tapper’s son Michael was commissioned to design a simpler and shorter nave.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 189 207
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
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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