Bell 1 of 2
1736
Dove Bell ID: 55266 Tower ID: 20836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hesket-in-the-Forest: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: NY 476 444
There has been a church in this village since at least 1340, possibly on this site. The present church is early 18th century, incorporating parts of a medieval church. The chancel dates from 1537 and the nave and aisle were rebuilt in 1720 and the unusual two storey west porch added later in the century. The 18th (?) century box pews, organ loft and three-decker pulpit were replaced in 1874, and the replacements replaced in their turn by the present pitch pine pews in 1906. A replica of the huge, handsome 18th century sundial on the south wall of the nave, was made in 2004, complete with timeless (!) inscriptions. The Grade II Parker family vault in the yard needs some TLC. Strange to see sheep grazing between the stones in the church yard but maybe this will become more widespread as the cost of grass-cutting increases.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 307 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
II-Family vault
Interior
Bells
Bell 2 of 2
1826
Dove Bell ID: 55267 Tower ID: 20836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 476 444
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/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.
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.
Further information
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