Nominal: 990.5 Hz Weight: 673 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 2012
Dove Bell ID: 3013 Tower ID: 16232 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Halewood: St Nicholas
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 450 861
St Nicholas Church was constructed as a Chapel of ease, to be the focal point of worship for Halewood and nearby villages in 1839. The Earl of Derby donated the land and the church was built cheaply out of sandstone from a local quarry at a sum of £900.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 330 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St Nicholas Church was constructed as a Chapel of ease, to be the focal point of worship for Halewood and nearby villages in 1839.
In 1847 the church was enlarged through the addition of transepts and a small polygonal apse. Then in 1864, the Rev. Thomas Chambers came to the Rectory of Halewood from a position at Childwall, he was so well favoured that some of the wealthier families followed him. As a result in 1882, a bell tower, complete with clock, was added. It was designed by Cornelius Sherlock and paid for with donations from the church family. In 1883 a peal of 8 bells was installed at a total cost of £2,300.
During the 1870’s to 1890’s seventeen historically significant stained glass windows designed by William Morris and Burne-Jones were purchased through the William Morris Company of London and installed along with a window manufactured by W H Sullivan of Liverpool. A Henry Willis (Father Willis) Organ was installed in 1889. The church was electrified in the 1930’s and the original candle lit brass chandeliers were replaced by modern electric pendant lighting in 1950.
In 2000 the St Nicholas Church Millennium Project was launched with the total Development costing over £350,000. The re-ordering work was carried out in three phases and completed in 2008.
Building Materials
Conglomerate
1839
Bunter Pebble Beds
Slate
1839
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1662.5 Hz Weight: 240 lbs Diameter: 21.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 2012
Dove Bell ID: 23226 Tower ID: 16232 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1482.5 Hz Weight: 264 lbs Diameter: 22.63" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 2012
Dove Bell ID: 23227 Tower ID: 16232 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1327.5 Hz Weight: 311 lbs Diameter: 24.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 2012
Dove Bell ID: 23228 Tower ID: 16232 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1243 Hz Weight: 379 lbs Diameter: 25.88" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 2012
Dove Bell ID: 23229 Tower ID: 16232 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1108.5 Hz Weight: 463 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 2012
Dove Bell ID: 23230 Tower ID: 16232 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 450 861
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.
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.
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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