St Botolph's Church, Knottingley
| St Botolph's Church, Knottingley | |
|---|---|
| Church of St Botolph | |
Grade II listed building[1] | |
| Completed | 1888 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Magnesian limestone |
| Administration | |
| Province | York |
The Church of St Botolph is an active
History
Earlier structures
Although there are no records of such a chapel in
Present structure
This church was rebuilt in the between 1750 and 1756; initially with the nave and chancel being rebuilt. The west tower was constructed in 1873, and the chancel was again rebuilt in 1886, with an upstairs gallery being added for an enlarged congregation. In 1888, the church was again remodelled with the galleries being removed and the addition of new windows. In 1995 the tower was renovated and the outside staircase replaced with an internal spiral staircase.[2]
Architecture
The church is of magnesian limestone construction with both the chancel and nave having been rendered. The pitched roof is tiled in slate. The nave has four bays and is of a simple classical style. The tower has four stages with angled buttresses. The first stage has a single lancet window on each side and a circular window in the second. The third face has a clock face and the fourth stage has louvred lancets in the belfry.[2] The tower has a flag pole.
See also
References
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Botolph (1225755)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b "A History of ST. BOTOLPH'S CHURCH in the PARISH OF KNOTTINGLEY". St Botolph's Church, Knottingley. Retrieved 11 July 2021.