Nominal: 554.4 Hz Weight: 3815 lbs Diameter: 57.38" Bell 1 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 5990 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Sheffield Cathedral
Diocese of Sheffield
Cathedral, 635001
http://www.sheffieldcathedral.org/Overview
Grid reference: SK 353 875
The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul dates from around 1430, but a chance discovery in a cutler’s workshop in Sheffield put the date of Christian worship on this site back to as early as the ninth century. The Anglo Saxon Sheffield Cross, a beautifully carved stone high cross, now sits in the British Museum, and is thought to have been the 'rood' (or cross) of the original church. Like most parish church cathedrals, Sheffield has been considerably enlarged since its elevation to cathedral status in 1913. However it retains more of its medieval heritage than many, partly because radical plans for a new nave, set at a 90 degree angle to the old one, had to be abandoned the day before building was due to start in September 1939, due to the outbreak of war. Sir Charles Nicholson was the architect responsible for what was achieved, working with Sir Ninian Comper on the very fine choir stalls, and using his usual tact to preserve the magnificent medieval tomb monuments alongside his modern changes. More recently, in 1999, the lantern tower was filled with an abstract stained glass design by Amber Hiscott. A recent large Heritage Lottery Fund project to improve access and better integrate the church into its local surroundings has now been completed, allowing the cathedral to play a greater civic role alongside its continuing tradition of worship. The Gateway Project includes a welcoming new entrance and improved heating, flooring and seating inside.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The cathedral is open from 8am to 5pm every day and is free to visit. There are daily services to which everyone is welcome - check the website for details. The cathedral is wheelchair accessible. It has a shop and toilet facilities.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 2820 m²
Building Materials
Millstone Grit
C15 -C20
Millstone Grit
Slate
C15 -C20
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1666 Hz Weight: 609 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38630 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1483.8 Hz Weight: 638 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38631 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1400.1 Hz Weight: 656 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38632 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1247.4 Hz Weight: 726 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 5 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38633 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1111.3 Hz Weight: 778 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 6 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38634 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1046.4 Hz Weight: 870 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 7 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38635 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 932.4 Hz Weight: 1001 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 8 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38636 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 830.6 Hz Weight: 1183 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 9 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38637 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 740 Hz Weight: 1582 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 10 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38638 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 698.5 Hz Weight: 1987 lbs Diameter: 45.5" Bell 11 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38639 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 622.2 Hz Weight: 2696 lbs Diameter: 51" Bell 12 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38640 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1871.1 Hz Weight: 624 lbs Diameter: 25.25" Bell 13 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2017
Dove Bell ID: 38641 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 987.8 Hz Weight: 927 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 14 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1970
Dove Bell ID: 38642 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Diameter: 17.5" Bell 15 of 15
Founded by Godfrey Heathcote 1589
Dove Bell ID: 38643 Tower ID: 13787 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 353 875
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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.
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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