St Michael's Church, Barton

St Michael's Church is in the village of Barton, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Penrith, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Paul, Pooley Bridge, St Peter, Martindale, and St Martin, Martindale.[1] The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.[2] It stands in a circular churchyard, and possesses the only central Norman tower on a medieval church in Cumbria.[3]

St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church from the southeast
St Michael's Church
Location in Eden, Cumbria
St Michael's Church
Location in Cumbria, England
OS grid referenceNY 488 264
LocationBarton, Cumbria
CountryEngland
DenominationAnglican
WebsiteSt Michael, Barton
History
StatusParish church
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade I
Designated6 February 1968
Architectural typeChurch
StyleNorman, Gothic
Specifications
MaterialsStone, slate roofs
Administration
ParishBarton
DeaneryPenrith
ArchdeaconryCarlisle
DioceseCarlisle
ProvinceYork
Clergy
Vicar(s)Revd David C. Wood
Laity
Reader(s)Alan Wright

History

The nave and tower date from the 12th century, the south aisle and arcade from the middle of the 13th century, and the north aisle and arcade, and the south chapel from about 1300.[2] The chancel was lengthened in the 14th century, and the south porch was repaired in 1699. During the 19th century a stable was built to the north of the tower; this is now used as a vestry. The nave roof was installed in 1904.[3]

Architecture

Exterior

St Michael's is constructed in stone with slate roofs.[2] In addition to the tower, Norman features are found in the north doorway, and in the arcades. The chapels and most of the windows are Perpendicular. The tower has paired bell openings and a plain parapet.[3] In the gable of the porch are the arms of Lowther,[2] or Lancaster.[3]

Interior

Inside the church are three-bay arcades. The south arcade is carried on octagonal piers; the piers of the north arcade are of quatrefoil section. The east and west tower arches are double, consisting of a narrow Norman arch above a wider segmental arch. In the chapels to the south of the tower are two piscinas. The communion rails date from the 17th century, and the lectern and stalls from the early 20th century. The font is medieval, and has a large octagonal bowl. Also in the church are Royal Arms dated 1730. The stained glass dates from 1913; that in the east window is by C. E. Kempe, and in the west window by Hardman. In the chancel is a slab carved with a foliated cross, a sword, and a shield. Elsewhere are wall monuments, the earliest of which is dated 1674.[3]

External features

In the churchyard are twelve structures that have been listed at Grade II. These are: the Todd Monument,[4] the Rowan Monument,[5] a mounting block,[6] the Glasson Monument,[7] the Speight Monument,[8] the Drewsher Monument,[9] the Suder Monument,[10] the Sisson Monument,[11] another Todd Monument,[12] a Nicholson Monument,[13] another Nicholson Monument,[14] and the Walker Monument.[15]

See also

References
  1. St Michael, Barton, Tirril, near Penrith, Church of England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  2. Historic England, "Church of St Michael, Barton (1326830)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  3. Hyde, Matthew; Pevsner, Nikolaus (2010) [1967], Cumbria, The Buildings of England, New Haven and London: Yale University Press, p. 144, ISBN 978-0-300-12663-1
  4. Historic England, "Todd Monument approximately 7 metres south of St Michael's Church, Barton (1111778)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  5. Historic England, "Rowan Monument approximately 13.5 metres south of St Michael's Church, Barton (1111779)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  6. Historic England, "Mounting block immediately north of St Michael's Church, Barton (1145228)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  7. Historic England, "Glasson Monument approximately 10 metres to north east of St Michael's Church, Barton (1145229)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  8. Historic England, "Speight Monument approximately 11.5 metres to south of St Michael's Church, Barton (1145230)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  9. Historic England, "Drewsher Monument approximately 5.5 metres to south of St Michael's Church, Barton (1145231)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  10. Historic England, "Suder Monument approximately 17 metres to south of St Michael's Church, Barton (1145232)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  11. Historic England, "Sisson Monument approximately 17.5 metres to south of St Michael's Church, Barton (1145233)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  12. Historic England, "Todd Monument immediately to south of chancel of St Michael's Church, Barton (1326831)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  13. Historic England, "Nicholson Monument approximately 3.5 metres to south of St Michael's Church, Barton (1326832)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  14. Historic England, "Nicholson Monument approximately 6 metres to south of St Michael's Church, Barton (1326833)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012
  15. Historic England, "Walker Monument approximately 9 metres south of St Michael's Church, Barton (1326834)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 25 June 2012

Further reading

Gravil, Richard (2010). St. Michael's Church, Barton : a short guide to church and parish. [Barton]: [Barton PCC]. pp. 1–32.

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