The vale of Lyvennet : $b its picturesque peeps and legendary lore — John Shaqi
The vale of Lyvennet : $b its picturesque peeps and legendary loreBland, John Salkeld
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The vale of Lyvennet : $b its picturesque peeps and legendary lore
Bland, John Salkeld
Cumbria (England) -- Description and travel
The next most important change in its architectural history was
in 1811. In this and the following year it was in a great measure
rebuilt. The roof of the old church was leaded, and where the present
new chancel arch is, near to the roof, were twelve small round-headed
windows, representing numerically the twelve apostles; these were
entirely removed. Most of the other windows were also taken out and
replaced by the present ones, which are of a character that deservedly
comes under the style The Debased. At this time the embattlements were
removed from the tower, and some elaborate work introduced surmounted
by pinnacles ornamented with crotchet work; many of the buttresses are
also surmounted by similar ones. The porch and chancel doorway were
ornamented with elaborately carved work, which though highly creditable
to those engaged in the good work of remodelling the sacred edifice,
are far from being in accordance with ecclesiastical architecture of
the present day. The interior sittings, pulpit, &c., were refitted at
the same time, and the interior decorated with texts from Scripture,
scroll work, &c., chiefly done by George Gibson, Esq.
Another change in its history took place about 1849, when G. F. Weston
was instituted vicar. He began by having the whitewash and plaster
removed from all the columns and arches, which were re-hewn. At the
expense of himself and friends he built the lofty chancel arch in
place of what was before but temporary woodwork, and another arch
between the north transept and the small chapel belonging to Crosby
Hall. The sittings were rearranged and the handsome seats introduced
in the choir. By the voluntary contribution of landowners, residents,
&c., money was raised for erecting a vestry and heating the Church by
the circulation of hot water; at which time the body of the Church
was somewhat lowered, while the chancel was raised to its proper
proportions. Previous to rebuilding in 1811, it was entered by a
descent of three or four steps, and was then filled up.
The next objects demanding attention are the monuments. The oldest
of these are the Threlkeld tomb and a small incised slab bearing the
Hastings arms before noticed. These are in the small side chapel.
There is also another, lately removed from the Churchyard into it,
having an inscription of a Puritanical character; and from the half
obliterated letters it has been to the memory of Ann Wharton, probably
one of that family resident at Reagill Grange. Long ago a number of
throughstones stood in front of the Church; but these were removed when
it was rebuilt, and the stones used as flags, which, with their half
obliterated inscriptions, may be seen in different parts of the Church.
On one near the doorway may be seen an hour-glass and on another a
small cross, and several others of individuals, who, although their
names may be still engraven on stone, are themselves quite forgot.
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