Weight: 214 lbs Diameter: 21" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1933
Dove Bell ID: 51225 Tower ID: 18480 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bolton: St Oswald
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646086
https://www.penhillbenefice.co.uk/beneficeOverview
Grid reference: SE 33 918
Perched on the hill alongside the Castle, St Oswald's is a small, 14th century church. The church predates the castle and is of simple design, with a single cell structure and a small tower at the west end.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Pay and display parking is available in the car park next to the church There are no toilets in the church, but the car park has public toilets available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Single cell structure with no division between nave and chancel, tower at west end and a south porch.
Footprint of Church buildings: 164 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St Oswald's was built late 14th century, possibly on the site of an earlier 12th century building. The sundial on the porch lives permanently in the shadow of Bolton Castle. The south aisle was rebuilt around 1770 and the church was restored in 1853. There is no division between the chancel and the nave. The sedilia is of the Decorated Period, when the church was originally built.
It is the burial place of the Metcalfe family of Nappa Hall.
The church became Grade II* listed in 1967.
Exterior Description
St Oswald's is a simple, late 14th century building, built of local sandstone with a Welsh slate roof. The west tower, nave and chancel are all in one. The west tower is two-storeys, with a pointed arch west window, a 2-light belfrey opening above, a single lancet window to the south and a small 2-light belfrey opening to the east. The nave and chancel have diagonal, offset butresses, three 2-light windows with curvilinear tracery, the first two with transom, and a small lancet window halfway along the wall. Three gargoyles top the drainpipes. The east end has a 3-light window with curvilinear tracery and transom and a small circular window to the roof void above. A finial tops the gable.
The church has a very small churchyard, consisting of a grassy area leading up to the south porch, accessed via steps at either end.
Building Materials
Sandstone
14th.
Sandstone
Slate
14th.
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is simple, with access through the south porch into the west end of the church. There is no divide between nave and chancel, and the church is quite narrow, with no aisles. The walls and ceiling are plastered, except for the west tower wall which is rubble stone. The floor is carpeted, with pews on raised wooden platforms. A font sits on a plinth at the west end of the nave, with a stone pulpit on the north side of the nave towards the altar. A three-seat sedilia of the decorated period is at the east end of the nave on the south side.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 33 918
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.
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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