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Asby: St Peter

Name:

This is the church’s legal name as given by the Church Commissioners.

Asby: St Peter
Record Type:

A classification of the current status of the building

Church
Church code:

This is a unique identification number supplied to each church building by the Church Commissioners.

607006
Diocese:

Name of diocese in which the church building is located at the time of entry.

Carlisle
Archdeaconry:

Name of archdeaconry in which the church building is located at the time of entry

Carlisle
Parish:

This is the legal name of the parish as given by the Church Commissioners.

Asby

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Statutory Designation Information

Listed Building?

The decision to put a church building on the National Heritage List for England and assign it a listing grade is made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The decision is normally based on recommendations made by Historic England, the government’s adviser on the historic environment.

This is a Grade II Listed Building
View more information about this Listed Building on the National Heritage List for England web site
Scheduled Monument?

The decision to schedule a feature (building, monument, archaeological remains, etc.) located within the church building’s precinct or churchyard is made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The decision is based on recommendations made by Historic England, the government’s adviser on cultural heritage.

There is no Scheduled Monument within the curtilage or precinct

National Park

National Parks are areas of countryside that include villages and towns, which are protected because of their beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage. In England, National Parks are designated by Natural England, the government’s advisor on the natural environment.

The church is in the following National Park: Yorkshire Dales

Conservation Area

Conservation areas are places of special architectural or historic interest where it is desirable to preserve and enhance the character and appearance of such areas. Conservation Areas are designated by the Local Council.

The church is in the following Conservation Area: Great Asby

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Heritage At Risk Status

On Heritage At Risk Register?

The Heritage at Risk programme is run and managed by Historic England, the government’s advisor on cultural heritage. It aims to protect and manage the historic environment, so that the number of ‘at risk’ historic places and sites across England are reduced.

This church is not on the Heritage at Risk Register
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Approximate Date

Approximate Date:

Selecting a single date for the construction of a church building can sometimes be very difficult as most CoE buildings have seen many phases of development over time. The CHR allows you to record a time period rather than a specific date.

The CHR records the time period for the building’s predominant fabric as opposed to the date of the earliest fabric or the church’s foundation date.

Victorian/Pre-WWI

Exterior Image

Exterior image of 607006 St Peter's Asby
Caption:

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Exterior image of 607006 St Peter's Asby
Description:

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Photograph of the outside of the church and churchyard.
Year / Date:

2011, April 06

Unknown
Copyright:

Keltek Trust

John Bevan
Originator:

Keltek Trust

John Bevan

Summary Description

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The earliest reference to a church at Asby is found in a Charter written circa 1200AD. The site may be even earlier, as Peter was a common dedication from the 7th century on. By 1861 the church was in a poor state of repair, and so was dismantled, with the foundation stone for a new church being laid in 1865. The Bishop of Carlisle consecrated the building on September 27th 1866. Both the church and lychgate are now Grade II listed buildings. When the church was rebuilt an additional piece of land was incorporated for burials, between the original wall and the church bridge, and it is possible that the lychgate originates from this time. By 1919 it was necessary to extend the churchyard even further and land to the east was enclosed, the work being undertaken by men of the parish. A stone set in the wall commemorating this is dated June 18th 1919. A church has been present in Great Asby since medieval times, although it is uncertain how many preceded the present building. Built in 1866, the well-built church is designed in Gothic Revival style almost certainly using some stone from its dismantled predecessor. It leans towards the Decorated period with geometric and flowing tracery set into pointed windows. The west end is attractively modelled with buttresses wrapping around a deeply rebated pointed arch that houses the two light window that has a five pointed floral star in the head. A double bell belfry rises above the buttressed gable. A substantial gabled porch with a deep roof is attached to the south aisle. This arrangement reflects the appearance of the former church. The east window has three lights with flamboyant tracery based on a geometric pattern in the head. The window sits in top of a three step cill course that adds visual interest adding form to the elevation. Internally, the round pillars with decorated capitals run along the south side of the nave. The stone work is banded in alternating light and dark pink to create something of a High Gothic tone, an approach that is extended to include the use of carved heralds and angels as corbels for the roof timbers. There is an Aumbrey in the north wall, a sedilia in the south wall and the stained glass, designed by Burrows and Leonard Walker, provides colour. The pulpit and font are both finely carved and enrich the quality of the church which has remained remarkably unchanged, including original patterned radiators in the chancel. The lychgate is robust, attractive and fits the character of the church.

Visiting and Facilities

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The church is open for worship.
Church open to visitors during daylight hours Live music and concerts Guidebook available Wheelchair access ramp and accessible toilets available Visitor toilets and baby changing facilities available Assistance dogs welcome
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Church Website

Church Website:

www.holytrinitylyonsdown.org.uk

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Sources and Further Information

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John Bevan (Unknown) Exterior image of 607006 St Peter's Asby [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Exterior image of 607006 St Peter's Asby
CWGC (2016) Commonwealth War Graves Commission CWGC Unique File Reference Number: 3376 [Bibliography/Data]
Number of War Graves: 1
Church of England (2021) A Church Near You https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12201/ [Digital Archive/Index]
View information on worship and access at this church
Church Buildings Council (2019) Church Bells 2 Bells [Archive/Index]
2 Bells

If you notice any errors with the below outlines of your connected churchyards, please email heritageonline@churchofengland.org with the corrections needed.

This could include information on new churchyards, edits to the boundaries shown, or different land characteristics. 

We are working on adding the consecrated land found within local authority cemeteries, and in time, this data will be shown on the map.

Grid Reference: NY 680 132

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Administrative Area

County:

The administrative area within which the church is located.

Cumbria County

Location and Setting

This field describes the setting of the church building, i.e. the surroundings in which the church building is experienced, and whether or not it makes a positive or negative contribution to the significance of the building.

In the cnetre of the village

Deanery: Appleby, Benefice: The Heart of Eden

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: No

As a place of worship, St Peter's dates back at least to Norman times, with some evidence of a Saxon precursor. A charter of c. 1200, witnessed by Adam, Dean of Westmorland, who was then Vicar of Asby, refers to "the church of the blessed St Peter at Asby".

Carlisle Diocese Code: 0060

Church Plan

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Ground Plan Description and Dimensions

Ground Plan

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Dimensions

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Footprint of Church buildings (m2):

Small (<199m2)

Medium (200-599m2)

Large (600m-999m2)

Very Large (>1000m2)

314 m2

Description of Archaeology and History

This field aims to record the archaeological potential of the wider area around the building and churchyard, as well as the history of site.

Earlier medieval building(s)

Grave of Sgt William Ellwood recorded by CWGC

Exterior Description

This field aims to record a written description of the exterior of the church building and the churchyard.

The present building is typically Gothic in style, with a buttress at each outer corner. It consists of chancel and nave, with a side aisle to the south and a vestry on the north side of the chancel. The roof of the nave and side aisle is supported on decorated corbels whilst the roof of the chancel consists of wooden panels.

The bells of the present church were presented at its rebuilding. They are dated 1865 and were made by Murphy’s of Dublin.

Architects, Artists and Associated People/Organisations

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Who:
Blackett-Ord Conservation Architecture
Role:
Architect / Surveyor ICM55
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To:
21 Aug 2018
Contribution:
Who:
James Innerdale
Role:
Architect / Surveyor ICM55
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Building Fabric and Features

This field is an index of the building and its major components

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Building Materials

This field is an index of the building’s material composition

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Interior Image

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Interior Description

This field aims to record a written description of the interior of the church building.

 In the sanctuary there is an aumbry in the north wall and a sedilia in the south wall. The reredos behind the altar consists of wooden panels, two of which carry the Ten Commandments.

The ‘new’ organ dates from 2011 when it was purchased for £500 from Egremont Methodist Chapel to replace its predecessor bought from a London school in 1918. That in turn had replaced a harmonium bought by public subscription in 1880. Prior to the installation of the harmonium, church records show that a pitch pipe was purchased for one shilling in 1768.

During the re-ordering made possible by the replacement of the organ, a small kitchen and toilet facilities were installed (together with the first water supply to the church), and the gallery built.

The three panel east window depicts incidents in the life of St Peter:

left: St Peter healing the lame man (Acts 3 v6)

centre: Christ and St Peter walking on the water (Matt 14 v31)

right: St Peter restoring Dorcas to life (Acts 9 v39)

and in the quatrefoil above: the angel coming to deliver St Peter from prison (Acts 12 v7)

The window at the east end of the south aisle showing Saints Peter and Bartholomew was erected to the memory of Charles Robert Rivington of Castle Bank.

 

Internal Fixtures and Fittings

This field is an index of the building’s internal, architectural components. This includes its internal spaces and those areas’ fixtures and fittings (building components which are securely fixed to the church or cathedral).

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BELL (1 of 2)
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Portable Furnishings and Artworks

This field is an index of the building’s movable, non-fixed furnishings and artworks.

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If you notice any errors with the below outlines of your connected churchyards, please email heritageonline@churchofengland.org with the corrections needed.

This could include information on new churchyards, edits to the boundaries shown, or different land characteristics. 

We are working on adding the consecrated land found within local authority cemeteries, and in time, this data will be shown on the map.

Grid Reference: NY 680 132

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Ecology

This field aims to record a description of the ecology of the churchyard and surrounding setting.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust survey (18/06/2009) found 39 plant species. For a full species list, use this link; https://www.dropbox.com/s/oi8gp98yodw8wns/Great%20Asby%20St%20Peter.xlsx?dl=0

Ecological Designations

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The everyday wildlife of burial grounds means much to those who visit and cherish them but many burial grounds are so rich in wildlife that they should be designated and specially protected. Few have the legal protection of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or, in the case of local authority owned cemeteries, Local Nature Reserve. This makes it even more important that they are cared for and protected by the people looking after them.

Many have a non-statutory designation as a recognition of their importance. These non-statutory designations have a variety of names in different regions including Local Wildlife Site, County Wildlife Site, Site of Importance for Nature Conservation or Site of Nature Conservation Importance (Local Wildlife Site is the most common name). Their selection is based on records of the most important, distinctive and threatened species and habitats within a national, regional and local context. This makes them some of our most valuable wildlife areas.

For example, many burial grounds which are designated as Local Wildlife Sites contain species-rich meadow, rich in wildflowers, native grasses and grassland fungi managed by only occasional mowing plus raking. When this is the case, many animals may be present too, insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. This type of grassland was once widespread and has been almost entirely lost from the UK with approximately 3% remaining, so burial grounds with species-rich meadow managed in this way are extremely important for wildlife.

These designations should be considered when planning management or change.

If you think that this or any other burial ground should be designated please contact Caring for God’s Acre (info@cfga.org.uk) to discuss. Many eligible sites have not yet received a designation and can be surveyed and then submitted for consideration.

There are no SSSIs within the curtilage of this Church.

There are no Local nature reserves within the curtilage of this Church.

There are no Local Wildlife sites within the curtilage of this Church.

Evidence of the Presence of Bats

This field aims to record any evidence of the presence of bats in the church building or churchyard.

The church has no evidence of bats

Burial and War Grave Information

This field records basic information about the presence of a churchyard and its use as a burial ground.

The church/building is consecrated.
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The churchyard has been used for burial.
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The churchyard is not used for burial.
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The churchyard is closed for burial.
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The date of the burial closure order is 21/10/1987.
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The churchyard has war graves.

National Heritage List for England Designations

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There are no Scheduled Monuments within the curtilage of this Church.

Designation TypeNameGrade  
Listed Building Lych Gate To West Of Church Of St Peter II View more

Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees

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Churchyards are home to fantastic trees, in particular ancient and veteran trees which can be the oldest indication of a sacred space and be features of extraordinary individuality. The UK holds a globally important population of ancient and veteran yew trees of which three-quarters are found in the churchyards of England and Wales.

There are more than 1,000 ancient and veteran yews aged at least 500 years in these churchyards.

To put this in context, the only other part of western Europe with a known significant yew population is Normandy in northern France, where more than 100 ancient or veteran churchyard yews have been recorded.

Burial grounds may contain veteran and ancient trees of other species such as sweet chestnut or small-leaved lime which, whilst maybe not so old as the yews, are still important for wildlife and may be home to many other species.

Specialist advice is needed when managing these wonderful trees. For more information or to seek advice please contact Caring for God’s Acre, The Ancient Yew Group and The Woodland Trust.

If you know of an ancient or veteran tree in a burial ground that is not listed here please contact Caring for God’s Acre.

There are currently no Ancient, Veteran or Notable trees connected to this Church

Churchyard Structures

This field is an index of the churchyard’s components.

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Significance

Setting Significance Level:

Significance is the whole set of reasons why people value a church, whether as a place for worship and mission, as an historic building that is part of the national heritage, as a focus for the local community, as a familiar landmark or for any other reasons.

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Setting Significance Description:
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Central position and focal point of the village
Fabric Significance Level:
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Fabric Significance Description:
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Built 1866
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Interior Significance Description:
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A very comfortable space with high quality and interesting finishes
Community Significance Level:
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Community Significance Description:
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Community uses Great Asby Village Hall, due to limited diversification possibilities (to maintain the integrity of the original design)

Church Renewables

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Solar PV Panels:

This information forms part of the Shrinking the Footprint project.

No
Solar Thermal Panels:
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No
Bio Mass:
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No
Air Source Heat Pump:
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No
Ground Source Heat Pump:
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No
Wind Turbine:
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No
EV Car Charging:
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No

Species Summary

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All of the species listed below have been recorded in close proximity to the 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.

CategoryTotal species recorded to date
TOTAL NUMBER OF SPECIES RECORDED 88
Total number of animal species 0
Total number of plant species 0
Total number of mammal species 0
Total number of birds 0
Total number of amphibian and reptile species 0
Total number of invertebrate species 0
Total number of fungi species 88
Total number of mosses and liverworts (bryophytes) 0
Total number of ferns 0
Total number of flowering plants 0
Total number of Gymnosperm and Ginkgo 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 of 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

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If any of the following species have been seen close to the Church, it is important to seek advice from an expert. You will need to know if they are present now, and to follow expert recommendations when planning works. All of these species have specific legal protection as a recognition of their rarity. All of them are rare or becoming increasingly endangered, so it is important to ensure that management and other works do not adversely affect them. In addition, there may be things you can do to help these special species. N.B. Swift and House Martin do not have specific legal protection but are included, as roof repair works often impact breeding swifts and house martins which is against the law.

This is not a complete list of protected species, there are many more, but these are ones that are more likely to be found. All wild birds, their nests and eggs are also protected by law, as are all bats and veteran trees. In a few cases, species are considered particularly prone to disturbance or destruction by people, so the exact location of where they were recorded is not publicly available but can be requested. These ‘blurred’ records are included here, and the accuracy is to 1km. This means that the species has been recorded in close proximity to the Church, or a maximum of 1km away from it. As these ‘blurred’ species are quite mobile, there is a strong likelihood that they can occur close to the Church. To learn about these special species, use the link provided for each species in the table below

One important species which is not included here is the Peregrine Falcon. This is protected and advice should be sought if peregrines are nesting on a church or cathedral. Peregrine records are ‘blurred’ to 10km, hence the decision not to include records here. Remember too that species not seriously threatened nationally may still be at risk in your region and be sensitive to works. You should check with local experts about this. You may also need to seek advice about invasive species, such as Japanese knotweed and aquatics colonising streams or pools, which can spread in churchyards.

N.B. If a species is not recorded this does not indicate absence. It is always good practice to survey.

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Caring for God’s Acre can help and support you in looking after the biodiversity present in this special place. If you know that any of these species occur close to the Church and are not recorded here, please contact Caring for God’s Acre with details (info@cfga.org.uk).

To find out more about these and other species recorded against this Church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas.

The church was the centre of many people’s lives and remains a guide to their cares and concerns. Glimpses into those lives have often come down to us in the stories we heard as children or old photographs discovered in tattered shoe boxes. Perhaps your ancestors even made it into local legend following some fantastic event? You can choose to share those memories with others and record them for future generations on this Forum.

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