Nominal: 2282 Hz Weight: 112 lbs Diameter: 16.13" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1907
Dove Bell ID: 56344 Tower ID: 21432 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lamesley: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: NZ 252 579
There has been a church on the site of St Andrew’s, Lamesley since 1286 when it is recorded that the ‘Chapelry of Lamesley’, a chapel-of-ease, was linked to the Collegiate Church of St Cuthbert – now St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street. The present church was completely rebuilt in 1759 under the patronage of and funded by the first Baron Ravensworth. The chancel was rebuilt in 1847 and the church restored and then the chancel arch was widened and raised and an organ chamber and vestry added in 1884.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 401 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There has been a church on the site of St Andrew’s, Lamesley since 1286 when it is recorded that the ‘Chapelry of Lamesley’, a chapel-of-ease, was linked to the Collegiate Church of St Cuthbert – now St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street. It may be that the site of a church is much older and would have connected a Saxon church with the Ravensworth family. Later the church was to be patronised by the Lords Ravensworth.
The present church was completely rebuilt in 1759 under the patronage of and funded by the first Baron Ravensworth. Part of the previous church on the site having been “in a ruinous condition”, in 1740 was repaired, but the work was not completely successful, necessitating the more extensive measures of 1759.
The chancel was rebuilt in 1847 and the church restored and then the chancel arch was widened and raised and an organ chamber and vestry added in 1884.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1711.5 Hz Diameter: 22.75" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Lee 1759
Dove Bell ID: 56345 Tower ID: 21432 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1141 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1907
Dove Bell ID: 56346 Tower ID: 21432 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 252 579
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Veterantree | 1 |
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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