Weight: 1838 lbs Diameter: 47.25" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1873
Dove Bell ID: 4928 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
North Shields: Christ Church
Overview
Grid reference: NZ 353 686
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 973 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Christ Church was built in 1668 on land provided by the Duke of Northumberland to replace the old damaged and unusable parish church of St Mary's which was within the walls of Tynemouth Castle. Originally serving people from Whitley Bay to Wallsend , Christ Church was known as Tynemouth Parish Church. Early manuscripts describe Christ Church as being plain in appearance and about two thirds the height of the current building. It was a cruciform building with a central three decker pulpit on doors on the south,west and north sides of the building .There were box pews arranged to face the pulpit.
Interior
Bells
Weight: 452 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1878
Dove Bell ID: 33088 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 468 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1878
Dove Bell ID: 33089 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 538 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1874
Dove Bell ID: 33090 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 604 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by William & Thomas Mears 1787
Dove Bell ID: 33091 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 669 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by William & Thomas Mears 1787
Dove Bell ID: 33092 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 739 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by William & Thomas Mears 1787
Dove Bell ID: 33093 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 846 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by William & Thomas Mears 1787
Dove Bell ID: 33094 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 993 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by William & Thomas Mears 1787
Dove Bell ID: 33095 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Weight: 1217 lbs Diameter: 42.25" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by Thomas Mears & Son 1807
Dove Bell ID: 33096 Tower ID: 13340 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 353 686
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.
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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