Dawdon: St Hild & St Helen
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1917
West rose window installed 1917 in memory of 6th Marquis of Londonderry, commissioned as part of a larger scheme for glazing the west end as the parish First World War memorial, devised by Wood - the drawing is kept at the back of the church. By Burlison & Grylls (probably Harry Grylls himself) inspired by Flemish late medieval design (ie van Eyck et al). Christ in Glory within a vesica flanked by angels and four roundels with Archangels, including an armoured Michael.
Building Materials
Brick
Red brick in English Garden Wall bond.
Slate
Green Westmoreland slate roofs
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Chest with semi-relief gilded neo-Romanesque arcading containing a figure of Christ the King flanked by Saints Helen and Hild, Cuthbert and Oswald. Similar but plainer chest to the Lady Chapel.
Reredos
Plain stretch of sandstone wall behind the High Altar. Curtains.
Pulpit
Oak ambos with stone bases, hexagonal with blind interlace carving around the cornice, at each end of the planned chancel screen, of which only the outer bays were completed. Gold lettering with memorial to those fallen in World War I.
Lectern
Oak reading desk.
Font (object)
Cylindrical neo-Romanesque stone font with arcaded stem, the bowl deeply and intricately carved with Agnus Dei and symbols of the Evangelists within vine scroll and interlace. Stepped stone base. Donated by Theresa Susey Helen 6th Marquess of Londonderry. Attractive oak cover with arched handle and cross finial.
Organ (object)
1913
A fine 3 manual instrument by Harrison & Harrison installed in 1913, oak casing added in 1965. Donated by Theresa Susey Helen, 6th Marquess of Londonderry. Considered one of the best organs in the diocese.
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
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 | 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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