Nominal: 786 Hz Weight: 1227 lbs Diameter: 40.38" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 6003 Tower ID: 14611 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Shelley: Emmanuel
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646527
http://www.emmanuelchurchshelley.co.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: SE 211 112
The building, as with many Victorian village churches, is of a simple design built of local stone and has been altered over the years to suit the worship patterns of the time. The general plan of the church includes an entrance porch, nave, chancel, vestry and south aisle.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 509 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The foundation stone was laid by the 5th Earl of Dartmouth on 23rd August 1866 and the Church was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Ripon on September 9th 1868.
Exterior Description
The building, as with many Victorian village churches, is of a simple design built of local stone and has been altered over the years to suit the worship patterns of the time. The general plan of the church includes an entrance porch, nave, chancel, vestry and south aisle.
Interior
Interior Description
The modern altar dates from 2013. One of the features of the Chancel is the number of stained glass windows. The most noticeable of which is the East Window illustrating the Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension.
Bells
Nominal: 1320 Hz Weight: 546 lbs Diameter: 28.56" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 38712 Tower ID: 14611 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1176 Hz Weight: 615 lbs Diameter: 30.43" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 38713 Tower ID: 14611 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1049 Hz Weight: 721 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 38714 Tower ID: 14611 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 990 Hz Weight: 759 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 38715 Tower ID: 14611 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 880.5 Hz Weight: 937 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 38716 Tower ID: 14611 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 211 112
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.
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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