Carlisle: St Barnabas

Name:
Carlisle: St Barnabas
Record Type:
Church
Church code:
607088
Diocese:
Carlisle
Archdeaconry:
Carlisle
Parish:
Holy Trinity and St. Barnabas, Carlisle

Statutory Designation Information

Listed Building?
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?
There is no Scheduled Monument within the curtilage or precinct

National Park

The church is not in a National Park

Conservation Area

The church is not in a Conservation Area

Heritage At Risk Status

On Heritage At Risk Register?
This church is not on the Heritage at Risk Register
 

Approximate Date

Approximate Date:
Modern

Exterior Image

Exterior image of 607088 Carlisle St Barnabas
Caption:
Exterior image of 607088 Carlisle St Barnabas
Description:
Photograph of the exterior of St Barnabas church Carlisle taken 30 October 2014
Year / Date:
2014
Copyright:
Graham Robson
Originator:
Graham Robson

Summary Description

A particularly delightful modern church of very unusual character. Designed by John Seely and Paul Paget and built by John Laing and Sons in 1935. The structure of the church is reinforced concrete. The principal roof surfaces are of green Westmoreland slate with copper flashings and dormers. External wall surfaces are of painted render. The church offers a refreshing use of innovating detailing and an integrated design of furnishings and fittings. Original external wall lanterns remain in position although in need of repair. There is a complete set of contemporary oak furnishings and the elegant linked ranks of seating with folding seats are of particular interest. (The oak lectern does not appear to be of the same period.) Bold and simple use of stained glass is to be found in the three lancets of the Lady Chapel and the circular window above the altar. This church is a rare and important example in Carlisle of 1930's architecture.

Visiting and Facilities

The church is open for worship.
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Church Website

Church Website:
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Sources and Further Information

Graham Robson (2014) Exterior image of 607088 Carlisle St Barnabas [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Exterior image of 607088 Carlisle St Barnabas
ICBS (1817-1989) Incorporated Church Building Society Archive https://images.lambethpalacelibrary.org.uk/luna/servlet/detail/LPLIBLPL~34~34~163774~122235 [Archive/Graphic material]

Groundplan

ICBS File Number - 12172

Coverage - 1936

Created by SEELY & PAGET

ICBS (1817-1989) Incorporated Church Building Society Archive https://images.lambethpalacelibrary.org.uk/luna/servlet/detail/LPLIBLPL~34~34~163784~122236 [Archive/Graphic material]

Perspective

ICBS File Number - 12172

Coverage - 1933-1936

Created by SEELY & PAGET

Church Buildings Council (2019) Church Bells 1 Bell [Archive/Index]
1 Bell