Nominal: 837 Hz Weight: 1456 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1836
Dove Bell ID: 6979 Tower ID: 13394 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Ulverston: St Mary w Holy Trinity
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607195
Overview
Grid reference: SD 288 786
The architect Paley restored the church in c. 1864 but the buildings origins are much earlier. There is a Norman south doorway although Pevsner claims this is neither in situ nor complete due to its present surround. There are Perpendicular elements including the piers, arches and the clerestory which makes a positive contribution to the spirit of the interior space. The church has undergone many alterations over the centuries with many of these alterations documented; the tower is of 1542 when a gale destroyed its predecessor; a major restoration involved the lengthening of the chancel in 1904 by Austin and Paley and in 2008 a re-ordering included a new kitchen/servery, toilets, sound and audio-visual system, creche area at the foot of the tower, spotlighting of the chancel and other areas, improved heating and new boiler, full rewiring, the replacement of the Victorian cathedral style entrance with new doors inside and out and an enlarged welcome area (repositioning the font to the base of the tower), the replacement of the chancel screen with an expanded, stepped apron, the removal of the pews in the north aisle and the provision of underfloor heating and carpeting there and across the foot of the chancel steps. The interior is a fine space with the roof supported on alternating braced collar and king-post trusses. Internally there are many good monuments with associations to local residents including a tomb chest with a carved effigy of William Sandys of Conishead Priory (d. 1559). The interior fittings in oak including the finely carved choir stalls are of note.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 953 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier church
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1406.5 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1836
Dove Bell ID: 43645 Tower ID: 13394 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 1257.5 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1836
Dove Bell ID: 43646 Tower ID: 13394 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 1136.5 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33.38" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1836
Dove Bell ID: 43647 Tower ID: 13394 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 1076.5 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1836
Dove Bell ID: 43648 Tower ID: 13394 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Nominal: 932 Hz Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1836
Dove Bell ID: 43649 Tower ID: 13394 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: multiple Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 288 786
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.
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.
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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 | 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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