Nominal: 616 Hz Weight: 2358 lbs Diameter: 48.5" Bell 1 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 1356 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Carlisle Cathedral
Diocese of Carlisle
Cathedral, 607001
Overview
Grid reference: NY 399 559
Carlisle is England’s second smallest cathedral (larger only than Oxford), but this is mainly because all but two bays of its original seven-bay Norman nave were destroyed during the English Civil War, demolished by the Scottish Presbyterian Army in order to use the stone to reinforce Carlisle Castle. This great architectural tragedy doesn’t detract from what remains: a beautiful chancel with a starry painted ceiling (a good Victorian reconstruction) and some of the most enchanting early fifteenth-century misericords in England. Keen-eyed visitors can spot dragons, misbehaving farm animals and even a mermaid beautifully carved into the stalls. Carlisle Cathedral is unique in England for having housed Augustinian Canons, who were settled there in 1122 by Henry I. Between 1853 and 1870 Carlisle Cathedral was restored by Ewan Christian at the behest of Bishop Tate, who later went on to be Archbishop of Canterbury. It was at this time that the new principal entrance was created in the south wall of the south transept, where it remains to this day. Following this programme of restoration other notable architects also turned their hand to Carlisle, including George Edmund Street, Stephen Dykes-Bower and Charles Nicholson. The early fourteenth-century east window is very lovely, with stunning geometric tracery and medieval glass in the top lights, and the painted ceiling in the choir gives the space great beauty. Its precinct is one of the finest open spaces in the city; an important and well-used thoroughfare for locals, containing many fine Georgian buildings used for clergy accommodation, as well as the medieval Fratry building now housing the cathedral café.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The Cathedral is usually open daily from 7.30am to 6.15pm Monday to Saturday, and 7.30am to 5.00pm on Sunday. There is no entrance fee, only voluntary donation. Facilities include toilets (accessible), wheelchair access. The cathedral has a choir and live music events.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 2141 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
12th onwards
Carboniferous Sandstone
Sandstone
12th onwards
Permo-Triassic Sandstone
Sandstone
15th onwards
Permo-Triassic Sandstone
Slate
15th onwards
Westmorland Green Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1846 Hz Weight: 552 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 14722 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1638 Hz Weight: 538 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2000
Dove Bell ID: 14723 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1551 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 4 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 14724 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1383 Hz Weight: 564 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 5 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 14725 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1231 Hz Weight: 626 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 6 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 14726 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1164 Hz Weight: 632 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 7 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 14727 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1036 Hz Weight: 722 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 8 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 14728 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 923 Hz Weight: 862 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 9 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 14729 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 821 Hz Weight: 1086 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 10 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 14730 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 775 Hz Weight: 1214 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 11 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 14731 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 691 Hz Weight: 1548 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 12 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1999
Dove Bell ID: 14732 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1744 Hz Weight: 518 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 13 of 19
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 2005
Dove Bell ID: 14733 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1145 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 14 of 19
Founded by J & W Langshaw 1659
Dove Bell ID: 14734 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1022 Hz Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 15 of 19
Founded by Edward II Seller 1728
Dove Bell ID: 14735 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 900 Hz Weight: 928 lbs Diameter: 35.75" Bell 16 of 19
Founded by Lees & Wright 1608
Dove Bell ID: 14736 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 747 Hz Weight: 1834 lbs Diameter: 43.88" Bell 17 of 19
Founded by I B (of York)
Dove Bell ID: 14737 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 665 Hz Weight: 2356 lbs Diameter: 47.88" Bell 18 of 19
Founded by J & W Langshaw 1657
Dove Bell ID: 14738 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 66 lbs Diameter: 13" Bell 19 of 19
Founded by John de Kirkham
Dove Bell ID: 59116 Tower ID: 12329 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 399 559
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
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.
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