Bongate: St Michael
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1889
The west window of the south transept is a memorial of 1889 and depicts the Virgin and Child. There is a shield of arms above.
Stained Glass
1892
South window of the south transept, of three lights, by Mayr and Company of Munich and London, 1892.
Stained Glass
The east window of the transept has the Annunciation in strong colours, good of its type. There are lilies in the tracery lights.
Stained Glass
c. 1896
The east window is by Kempe, about 1896, and has a Crucifixion in the centre light flanked by figures of the Virgin and a saintly Bishop. Small predella panel of St. Michael below.
Stained Glass
1918
A small lancet in the south aisle has the Good Shepherd, 1918.
Stained Glass
c. 1890s
The west window of the south aisle is a two-light scene of Christ blessing little children. Probably of the 1890s.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
The font stands opposite the south door. It is an unusual shape, a shallow octagonal bowl on a tapered octagonal stem with a roll-moulded collar, all executed in red sandstone.
Organ (object)
The Organ apparently contains some pipework by Holdich, and retains his nameplate. It was rebuilt in 1886 and has a simple front of zinc pipes. There are two manuals and pedals.
Table
18th Century
An early 18th century table on turned column legs of oak with a new top and straight stretchers stands at the west end of the south aisle.
Screen
Early 20th Century
The screen is early 20th century, with a brass cross above the opening.
Reredos
The reredos incorporates two paintings on canvas by J. Stanley 1903.
Churchyard
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
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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