Nominal: 865 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 35.56" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1874
Dove Bell ID: 1210 Tower ID: 12638 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Burneston: St Lambert
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646118
http://www.hallikeld.com/st-lamberts-burnestonOverview
Grid reference: SE 308 849
St Lambert's is an interesting and unique church in the village of Burneston which oozes history, both in the building and through the people associated with it over the centuries. It is the only Anglican church dedicated to St Lambert, a 7th-8th century martyr associated with Charles Martel; the building has periods of building dating back to the 14th century, with subsequent additions in later years; and amongst its vicars it boasts a two-time winner of Wimbledon.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Car parking Ramped entrance
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave with north and south aisles, south porch, chancel, north vestry and west tower.
Dimensions:
Approximately: nave 18.3m (60ft) x 6.7m (22ft), north aisle 3.3m (10'9ft) wide, south aisle 3.3m (10'9ft) wide, chancel 12.9m (42'5ft) x 6.5m (21'5ft), tower 2.9m (9'6ft) x 2.9m (9'6ft)
Footprint of Church buildings: 485 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The present church is not the first building on this site. In the 11th century, there was an aisleless nave, however nothing of this building remains apart from perhaps some reused stonework. The current church was built in three stages, starting with the chancel in the 14th century, the tower in the 15th century and the nave in the 16th century, with the church largely being in the Perpendicular style.
There was a major renovation of the church in 1854 by the Duchess of Cleveland, who described St Lambert's as 'quite a model for a country parish'.
The advowson for the church was initially given by Robert de Musters to the Abbot of St Mary's Abbey, York, at the end of the 11th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, patronage was granted to the Archbishop of York, whereupon it then passed through a number of families until settling with the Robinsons of Rokeby in the 17th century. In 1651, the family appointed Matthew Robinson, whose grandfather had purchased Rokeby Hall in 1610. Matthew Robinson became an active figure in Burneston, replacing his uncle John as vicar. He put his medical studies to good use, working as a physician alongside his clerical duties, and was a charitable figure, establishing an almshouse and two free schools in the parish.
The Robinson family's legacy is recognised inside the church in a number of forms. There are monuments to various members of the family in the church, and there remain 17th century pews which were paid for by Thomas Robinson who left £50 on his death, including the three-tiered pew in the north aisle, for the Robinson family.
One of Matthew Robinson's successors as vicar, John Hartley, achieved fame through different means. He was appointed to St Lambert's in 1874, and in 1879 won the Gentlemen's Singles final at Wimbledon. He repeated the feat the following year (before losing in the final in 1881). His success in 1879 was so unexpected that he had to return to Burneston to lead the Sunday services before returning to London for the final on the Monday. He served at St Lambert's until 1919 and was buried in the churchyard upon his death in 1935.
The church became Grade I listed in 1966.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1467 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 26.38" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1874
Dove Bell ID: 13975 Tower ID: 12638 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1306 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 27.19" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1874
Dove Bell ID: 13976 Tower ID: 12638 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1179 Hz Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 27.88" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1874
Dove Bell ID: 13977 Tower ID: 12638 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1082 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 13978 Tower ID: 12638 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 963 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 31.88" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William I Oldfield 1621
Dove Bell ID: 13979 Tower ID: 12638 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 308 849
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
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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