2019

NY6208 : All Saints, Orton: old bells

taken 5 years ago, near to Orton, Cumbria, England

All Saints, Orton: old bells
All Saints, Orton: old bells
Three old bells of the 16th and 17th century, hung in a bellframe in such a way that their sound can still be heard with a gentle tap.
All Saints Church, Orton, Cumbria

Although there may have been an earlier primitive structure on this site, the Parish Church of All Saints, Orton did not become a permanent stone structure until the early 13th Century. This was demolished – or collapsed – at an early date and the current Church was constructed in the 15th and early 16th Centuries. The perpendicular west tower is believed to date from 1504, while the porch was erected in 1607 and the chancel was rebuilt 1878-9.
The Church contains a fine collection of Victorian era stained glass, excepting the 20th Century window at the east end of the south aisle. A ring of eight bells is housed in the west tower, while three bells preserved in the north aisle date from between 1530 and 1637.
More information about this Church may be found on Wikipedia at: LinkExternal link and also at: LinkExternal link while the Church facebook page is: LinkExternal link
A Parish produced “Historical Guide” booklet is available in the Church (donations).


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Stephen Craven   (more nearby)
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Saturday, 3 August, 2019   (more nearby)
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Thursday, 8 August, 2019
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OSGB36: geotagged! NY 6220 0840 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:28.1730N 2:35.0845W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NY 6220 0840
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