Nominal: 1204 Hz Weight: 499 lbs Diameter: 27.81" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 62141 Tower ID: 24686 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Wetheral: Holy Trinity & St Constantine
Overview
Grid reference: NY 468 544
A wonderful church that incorporates fine architecture, rescued historic details and magnificent art. Built in the early sixteenth century it combines both Decorated and Perpendicular styles. Although the chancel was substantially rebuilt in 1872 and a new vestry added last century, the church retains a great historic character and presence. Carvings from the former Priory are incorporated into the exterior of the altered chancel. The hexagonal tower, built in 1790, sits on the site of the medieval porch. The Howard Chapel, built in 1791 over the family mausoleum in the north east corner of the church is a fine Gothic Revival structure that includes one of the earliest cast/wrought iron east windows in the country and a fine rib vaulted ceiling. The Chapel contains the magnificent Nollekens white marble statue of Maria Howard who died in childbirth. The statue, Faith, is of national significance and such was its notoriety that it became the subject of a Wordsworth sonnet. The church includes a thirteenth century font, a carved fifteenth century tomb chest with alabaster figures and fragments of silvered medieval stained glass.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 476 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Probably site of earlier church(es)
Exterior Description
To come
Building Materials
Sandstone
13th onwards
Permo-Triassic Sandstone
Slate
13th onwards
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 958 Hz Weight: 1136 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Burgess & Hayton 1833
Dove Bell ID: 62142 Tower ID: 24686 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 61 lbs Diameter: 12.63" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1882
Dove Bell ID: 62143 Tower ID: 24686 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 468 544
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is Unknown (Only cremated remains to be buried)
The churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Notabletree | 1 |
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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