Nominal: 582 Hz Weight: 2842 lbs Diameter: 52" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 750 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Blackburn Cathedral
Diocese of Blackburn
Cathedral, 603001
Grade II* listed building
Historic England ID: 1239147
Overview
Grid reference: SD 683 279
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church is open for visitors from 8:15am-5:45pm during the week, and there is a café on site. Services are held everyday, with morning prayer and holy communion from 9am, as well as services throughout the day on Sundays. Facilities include toilets (accessible), baby change facilities, accessible car parking, ramped entrance, and being guide-dog friendly. The church has bell ringing, an organ, and regular choir, as well as a crèche and Sunday school.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 2306 m²
Building Materials
Lakeland Green
19th Century
Lakeland Green
Sandstone
19th Century
Fletcher Bank Grit
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1458.5 Hz Weight: 554 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 11602 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1313.5 Hz Weight: 604 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 11603 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1162 Hz Weight: 652 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 11604 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1092 Hz Weight: 712 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 11605 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 967 Hz Weight: 809 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 11606 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 872 Hz Weight: 930 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 11607 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 780 Hz Weight: 1155 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 11608 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 727 Hz Weight: 1394 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 11609 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 655 Hz Weight: 1983 lbs Diameter: 46" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1949
Dove Bell ID: 11610 Tower ID: 10297 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 683 279
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 does not have any 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 |
Species summary
All of the species listed below have been recorded in close proximity to the Closed Church . A few species which are particularly threatened and affected by disturbance may not be listed here because their exact location cannot be shared.
NOTE: Be aware that this dataset is growing, and the species totals may change once the National Biodiversity Network has added further records. Species may be present but not recorded and still await discovery.
| Category | Total record to date |
|---|---|
| SPECIES RECORDED | 3 |
| Animals Species | 1 |
| Reptiles and Amphibians | 0 |
| Invertebrate species | 2 |
| Birds | 0 |
| Fish Species | 0 |
| Mammals recorded | 0 |
| Bacterial Species | 0 |
| Chromista species | 0 |
| Fungi Species | 0 |
| Plant Species | 2 |
| Algae Species | 0 |
| Mosses and Liverworts (bryophytes) | 0 |
| Ferns | 0 |
| Flowering Plants | 2 |
| Gymnosperm and Ginkgo | 0 |
| Protozoa Species | 0 |
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.
