Weight: 280 lbs Diameter: 22.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by William Blews & Sons 1871
Dove Bell ID: 54272 Tower ID: 20281 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Gateshead: Christ Church
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1900
The five chancel windows have two tiers of stained glass depicting prophets and saints, with the symbols of the Evangelists flanking an Agnus Dei in the heads. Probably by Percy Bacon Bros of Covent Garden
Stained Glass
Unknown
Several windows in the south aisle by the Gateshead Stained Glass Co Ltd. One is a World War I memorial designed by J Eadie Read in memory of Bombardier E Dixon, who is depicted. Arts and Crafts influence.
Stained Glass
Unknown
Several windows in the south aisle by Atkinson Bros of Newcastle
Stained Glass
1919
One window in the south aisle, perhaps by Thompson & Snee
Stained Glass
1925
North aisle window by Atkinson Bros
Stained Glass
1910
North aisle window by G J Baguley & son
Stained Glass
1880
The west window has coloured diamond quarries, vine leaf and fleur-de-lys, with angels in the heads, possibly by Wailes & Strang of Newcastle
Stained Glass
1885
The clearstorey has fine coloured glass by the Gateshead Stained Glass Co Ltd
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
1950
Large oak table
Reredos
1943
Oak panelling around the sanctuary walls to sill height
Pulpit
1947
Octagonal oak, by Charlewood & Hicks
Lectern
1880
Brass eagle
Font (object)
1880
Marble font with pink and green marble shafts.
Plaque (object)
Various
- 2 white marble tablets of the late 19th century
- 2 brass plaques of the late 19th century
- 4 brass plaques of the 20th century
Organ (object)
1912
Three manual pipe organ by J Binns of Leeds, 1912, possibly incorporating earlier material from a Harrison organ of 1884; a good instrument. Restored with minor changes by Rushworth & Dreaper in the 1980s. Fine architectural case. Also piano by John Broadwood & Co, c 1880.
Rail
1880
Heavy oak
Bells
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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