Diameter: 18" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 58848 Tower ID: 22817 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Beckermet: St Bridget, Old Church
Overview
Grid reference: NY 14 60
The church is only a mile from the village but it appears to sit in splendid isolation surrounded by its churchyard; the site of a 7th century monastery. A simple structure with a nave, chancel and bellcote, it has a domestic scale. The listing description confirms its medieval origins but with 17th century alterations. It is roughcast with stone dressings and a very simple interior space with a 19th century barrel vaulted roof and a dramatic double-chamfered chancel arch. The interior is a delight and includes panelled wainscoting and a 17th century pulpit. The arms of George III are over the altar (unusual position?) but the plate cup of 1779 is now at Calder Bridge as the church is only used for services three times a year. In the churchyard are two Saxon Cross Shafts which are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 135 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Monastery site
Exterior Description
Churchyard : Anglo Saxon crosses and an oval (Saxon) churchyard
I- Ruins of monastic church and East range
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 14 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
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