Diameter: 19.88" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1870
Dove Bell ID: 59511 Tower ID: 23206 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Scarborough: St Martin
Diocese of York
Major Parish Church, 643429
Overview
Grid reference: TA 42 877
Parish church. 1861-62 by G F Bodley. An early and exceptionally fine example of this architect's work.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1021 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Built in 1861-62 by G F Bodley.
Exterior Description
Largely ashlar faced in the Gothic Revival style with tall tower at north side of east end with saddle-back roof. Nave with high clerestory, aisle and chancel. Large rose window at west end. Porches to sides.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
1860s Tower at north side of east end
Clerestory
1860s high clerestory
Chancel
1860s
Rose Window
1860s at west end
Porch
1860s to either side
Building Materials
Ashlar
1860s Faced in Gothic Revival style
Interior
Interior Description
Lofty with wooden wagon roof.
Decorations and stained glass by Morris & Co.
Pulpit with 10 painted panels by D G Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown and William Morris.
Ceiling decoration of chancel by William Morris and Philip Webb.
Altar wall has blind bar tracery by Bodley containing "Adoration of the Magi' by Edward Burne-Jones.
Reredos and roodscreen of 1889 by Bodley.
Large organ case by Bodley.
Paintings on west side by Spencer Stanhope.
The decoration of the church was one of Morris & Co's earliest major commissions.
Fixtures and fittings
Roof
1860s wooden wagon roof
Stained Glass
1860s by Morris & Co.
Pulpit
1860s 10 painted panels by D G Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown and William Morris.
Ceiling Painting
1860s decoration of chancel by William Morris and Philip Webb.
Tracery
1860's Altar wall has blind bar tracery by Bodley containing "Adoration of the Magi' by Edward Burne-Jones.
Reredos
1889 Reredos and roodscreen of 1889 by Bodley.
Bells
Nominal: 665 Hz Diameter: 44.63" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1865
Dove Bell ID: 59512 Tower ID: 23206 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
paintings on west side by Spencer Stanhope
Churchyard
Grid reference: TA 42 877
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.
Further information
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