Beckermet: St Bridget
Diocese of Carlisle
Church, 607270
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: NY 41 60
This building is of 1842 and by E. Sharpe with elements of its design exhibiting the "battle of the styles" between the classical and the Gothic; the exterior is recognisable as Medieval but with inaccuracies whilst many of the interior fittings like box pews and the gallery are distinctly Georgian. The exterior is not particularly successful and Pevsner claims that the pinnacles on the tower are clumsy and that the chancel is too short. The interior is, perhaps, better designed and is a simple space, cruciform in plan, with a large East window. This three light window, which displays scenes from the life of Jesus, is a memorial to Thomas Irwin of Calder Abbey, and Justus Town, who built the Church. It was designed by Henry Holiday. The interior is enlivened by the candle sconces fixed to the walls.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 234 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
C12 cross shaft in churchyard
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 41 60
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
Quinquennial Inspections
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