Monday, 6 December 2010

Methodist (?) chapel, Auswick

Methodist Chapel, now called the Chapel on the Green
Auswick
North Yorkshire

I've not been able to find any information about this converted chapel in Auswick. I'm pretty sure that it was once a Methodist\Wesleyan Chapel, but it's now no longer used for services.

Above. The chapel, now a house, from across the road.

Above. One of two memorial stones, either side of the door at the front of the chapel.

The memorial stone is inscribed as follows "Laid by Mr. J. Lord of Settle......." The rest of the inscription is too weathered to read and there unfortunately doesn't appear to be any indications as to when this stone was laid so I'm unable to date the chapel.

St John the Evangelist, Langcliffe

St John the Evangelist
Langcliffe
North Yorkshire







Above. The three light East window.

This window shows some of the main events in Jesus' life. The left pane shows the 'Adoration of the Magi' with a dove, it's wings spread and looking down on the characters, at the top of the pane. The middle pane shows the 'Crucifxion', specifically, the body of Jesus being removed from the cross. At the top of the window a pelican can be seen, a Christian symbol said to represent personal sacrifice. The right hand pane shows the 'Ascension', with the agnus dei, or the lamb of god at the top of the window. I've not been able to find a date or the name of the designer for this window yet.

Above. Window depicting Saint Mary (left pane) and her son, St John (right pane)

This window can be found on the South side of the sanctuary, and shows St John and his mother, St Mary. The small cinquefoil above the window originally showed Jesus on the cross, but has been damaged and is now virtually blank. The window is attributed to Lavers, Barrat and Westlake of London, and was probably made in 1869. There is a plaque on the ledge beneath the window, with the inscription "To the glory of god and in memory of Mary Elizabeth Christie who died in faith May 14 1868 aged 37 years".

Above. Window showing an angel appearing at Jesus' tomb.

This single light window can be found at the North side of the sanctuary, and shows an angel appearing at the tomb of Jesus, telling his followers "He is not here. He has risen." There is a small plaque on the ledge beneath the window, which reads, in Latin "In memoriam Maria Burrows, Stackhouse, obit 4 Sept 1872 aetat 26".

Above. Window showing Jesus healing the daughter of Jairus.

This beautifully coloured window can be found on the South side of the sanctuary, and shows Jesus healing the daughter of Jairus. The text at the bottom of the window reads "The maid is not dead but sleepeth". The window probably dates from sometime after 1869, as it is dedicated as follows "To the glory of god and in memory of Mary Elizabeth Christie, who died in faith July 16 1869 aged 16 years."

Above. Window dedicated to the Robinson family of Skipton.

This two light window can be found in the South wall of the nave. It was created in memory of the Robinson family from Skipton, and was made by Powell of London. The dedication reads "The word was made flesh and dwelt among us." There are three plaques on the wall below the window. The left most plaque reads "Mary Kathleen Phillimore only daughter of George Robinson of Overdale, Skipton-in-Craven, and wife of Commander VEP Phillimore DSO RN. Born 3 Nov 1875, Died 23 March 1909."

The middle plaque reads "To the glory of god and in loving memory of Mary Kathleen Phillimore and Francis Betram Robinson this window is dedicated by their surviving brothers."

The right hand plaque reads " Francis Betram Robinson Third son of George Robinson of Overdale Skipton-in-Craven. Born 13 March 1890. Died at the harbour works at Para, Brazil 28 September 1910."

Above. Window showing Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene.

This single light window can be found in the North wall, and shows Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection. It was made by Powell of London in 1914, and bears the following inscription "To the glory of god and in memory of Travers McIntire, vicar of this parish from 1864 to 1879, died 5th September 1912. Also of his wife, Sarah Anne died 24th June 1913."

Link to the Langcliffe village website.

Langcliffe Methodist Chapel and school

Methodist\Wesleyan chapel and Sunday School
Langcliffe
North Yorkshire

The small (but perfectly formed) village of Langcliffe lies half a mile to the North of Settle in North Yorkshire. The old part of the village is built around a large green, with the church to the East and the Methodist chapel and the old Wesleyan Sunday School to the South.

Above. The Methodist Chapel (left) and the Wesleyan Sunday School (right)

The chapel was built in 1903, as an extension to the building next door (built in 1852) which was put to the use of Sunday School. It seems that the Methodist congregation diminished to such an extent, that in 2001 the chapel and school were closed and converted to private housing. Luckily for us though, the external features marking this building out as a chapel, ie, the long case windows in the East wall, and the wine glass shaped cupola, have all been retained.


Check the link out for some interesting memories and comments from Langcliffe's Methodists today!

Wednesday, 1 December 2010

Market Cross, Giggleswick

Market Cross
Giggleswick
North Yorkshire

This is a near complete market cross, situated on Church Street just beyond the Lych gate of St Alkelda's church.

The base probably dates from sometime in the 14th century, whilst the shaft and cross are probably from a slightly later date.

The base and the shaft and cross were moved to this site in 1840.

Cowan Bridge Methodist Chapel

Methodist Chapel
Cowan Bridge
Lancashire

The Methodist Chapel at Cowan Bridge can be found at the side of the A65. It is similar in form to many of the Cumbrian Methodist Chapels, except that it has a small extension (to the left) unlike its counterparts.



Clapham market cross

Market cross
Clapham
North Yorkshire

Clapham's restored market cross can be found right on the river side on Church Avenue. The cross was restored in 1897 when the shaft and cross were added. The base dates from the 14th century and consists of three grit stone steps.


Burton in Kendal Market Cross

Market Cross
Burton in Kendal
Cumbria

The market cross can be found just off Main Street. It consists of a three stepped octagonal lime stone base, with a moulded squared base topped with a tapered shaft.

Above. View of the market cross from across Main Street.

Above. Close up view of the octagonal base.

The whole monument dates from sometime in the 18th century, and may well have replaced a much earlier cross erected after King Charles II granted Burton in Kendal its market charter in 1661.

Above. Close up view of the indentations in the second step of the base.

It is thought that the indentations in the limes stone steps, shown above, may have been where leg irons would have been attached to the cross base. These would have been used as an alternative to the village stocks.