Nominal: 781 Hz Weight: 1154 lbs Diameter: 39.38" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1781
Dove Bell ID: 5708 Tower ID: 10238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Saddleworth: St Chad
Diocese of Manchester
Church, 624297
https://www.cofeinsaddleworth.org.uk/st-chad-saddleworth-parish-church/This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
View more information about this church on the Heritage at Risk website
Overview
Grid reference: SE 7 64
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 467 m²
Building Materials
Sandstone
1215
Coal Measures sandstones
Sandstone
1215
Kinderscout Grit
Slate
1215
Slate
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1566 Hz Weight: 479 lbs Diameter: 26.25" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1884
Dove Bell ID: 37171 Tower ID: 10238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1477 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1884
Dove Bell ID: 37172 Tower ID: 10238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1316 Hz Weight: 566 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1781
Dove Bell ID: 37173 Tower ID: 10238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1172 Hz Weight: 601 lbs Diameter: 29.88" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1781
Dove Bell ID: 37174 Tower ID: 10238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1044 Hz Weight: 649 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1781
Dove Bell ID: 37175 Tower ID: 10238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 986 Hz Weight: 673 lbs Diameter: 32.88" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1781
Dove Bell ID: 37176 Tower ID: 10238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 878.5 Hz Weight: 845 lbs Diameter: 35.63" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1781
Dove Bell ID: 37177 Tower ID: 10238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1781
Dove Bell ID: 37178 Tower ID: 10238 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 7 64
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.
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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