Nominal: 677 Hz Weight: 1807 lbs Diameter: 45" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1919
Dove Bell ID: 5416 Tower ID: 15467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Prestwich: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: SD 810 36
St.Mary the Virgin Church is set amongst one of the largest churchyards in the country stretching over some 3 hectares (9 acres). The original churchyard, which is located on all four sides of A fine Church with much medieval work and of great historic importance as the ancient Parish Church of Prestwich-cum-Oldham. There has been a Church on this site since at least 1200, but the earliest part of the present structure appears to be the 15th Century tower; the nave and aisles date from the 16th Century; More recent additions during the Georgian and Victorian period to cope with the increasing parish population during the industrial revolution.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 800 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
To cope with the increase the churchyard has seen several extensions in 1827, 1864, 1925 and 1953 with an area still available for consecration and contain notable listed grade 2 monuments and gravestones dating from 1641 to the beginning of the 20th Century associated with local life, natural science, civil engineering, and physics which still benefits mankind today.
Exterior Description
The exterior is finished in a red/pink sandstone, originally quarried from nearby Collihurst which can be seen in use at the Catherdral and St.Anne’s Church. Following the exhaustion of this quarry bed later additions and repairs have used sandstone from other similar seams located in the Midlands and Cumbria.
Building Materials
Sandstone
C15-20
Sandstone Flags
Sandstone
C15-20
Sherwood Sandstone
Sandstone
C15-20
Worsley Delf Rock
Interior
Interior Description
The interior design is notable for the very tall octagonal piers support fine 16th century coffered roof with carved and guilded bosses. Similar in design and structure to the timber roof structure contained within Manchester Cathedral. Most of the fittings, including the polychromatic marble floor in the chancel and screen with stone wall land integral pulpit, are late 19th century, added during the extension by Austin and Paley of Lancaster.
Bells
Nominal: 1353 Hz Weight: 590 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1910
Dove Bell ID: 35675 Tower ID: 15467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1277 Hz Weight: 641 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1910
Dove Bell ID: 35676 Tower ID: 15467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1135 Hz Weight: 645 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1919
Dove Bell ID: 35677 Tower ID: 15467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1011.5 Hz Weight: 668 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1919
Dove Bell ID: 35678 Tower ID: 15467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 902.5 Hz Weight: 809 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1919
Dove Bell ID: 35679 Tower ID: 15467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 849 Hz Weight: 917 lbs Diameter: 36.13" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1919
Dove Bell ID: 35680 Tower ID: 15467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 760 Hz Weight: 1278 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1919
Dove Bell ID: 35681 Tower ID: 15467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 810 36
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
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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