Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Bathgate & Wilson 1824
Dove Bell ID: 59366 Tower ID: 23131 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Rydal: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: NY 364 62
The churchyard provides a lovely setting and is adjacent to the famous Doras field, created by William Wordsworth in memory of his daughter. The church is built of slate with stone dressings and Pevsner describes the tracery as free Perpendicular but it also includes as many examples of the Decorated style. There are many associations with William Wordsworth, who helped choose the site of this church whilst living at Rydal Mount; he composed two poems about the building, including one about Lady Le Fleming who was the benefactress, but he was very critical of the original design!; there is also a Wordsworth pew, used by the family for 25 years before the poets death. Associations with the Le Fleming family include a gallery which was once exclusively for their use. This gallery has an unusual external access but it is now separated by a glazed screen making it a useful and inclusive space. An early 17th century Chalice, with baluster-stem and a quartered Fleming coat-of-arms, was used in the church and is now in the Cathedral Treasury at Carlisle. The central south window is in memory of the step-daughters of Dora Wordsworth and is by Henry Holiday the famous Pre-Raphaelite artist.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 199 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To come
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 364 62
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.
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.
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Oak | Veterantree | 2 |
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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