St Peter and St Paul's Church, Bolton-by-Bowland
| St Peter and St Paul's Church, Bolton-by-Bowland | ||
|---|---|---|
Style English Gothic | | |
| Specifications | ||
| Materials | Sandstone, roofs of stone slate and lead | |
| Administration | ||
| Province | York | |
| Diocese | Blackburn | |
| Archdeaconry | Blackburn | |
| Deanery | Whalley | |
| Parish | Bolton by Bowland | |
| Clergy | ||
| Rector | Revd Mark J Williams | |
| Laity | ||
| Churchwarden(s) | Catherine Curry Louise Farnell | |
| Parish administrator | Ian Willock | |
St Peter and St Paul's Church is in Gisburn Road,
Anglican parish church in the deanery of Whalley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the Diocese of Blackburn.[1][2] Its benefice is united with that of St Ambrose, Grindleton.[3] The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.[4]
History
A church has been on the site since at least 1190, and the present church contains some 13th-century fabric. Almost all the church dates from the middle of the 15th century, when it was built by Sir Ralph Pudsay, the
Lord of the Manor of Bolton, and completed in about 1466.[5] The Pudsay Chapel was added in the early 16th century.[4] In 1885–86 the church was restored by the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin who added a new roof and parapets.[6] The tower was restored in 1994.[7]
Architecture
Exterior
The church is constructed in
lintel partly carved with dog-tooth decoration.[4]
Interior
Inside the church the five-
Robert (Mouseman) Thompson.[7] The pulpit contains panels described as "Flemish baroque".[4] In the arch between the chancel and chapel is the monument to Sir Ralph Pudsay who died in 1468. It is in limestone, and is carved with the figures of Sir Ralph, his three wives, and his 25 children, with their names. The monument stands on a sandstone base.[4] Among the children depicted is Sir Ralph's son, William, who became rector of the church.[7] In the chancel is a Greek Revival tablet from the early 19th century by John Foster.[4] Also in the church are four hatchments. There is stained glass by C. E. Kempe in some of the south aisle windows.[7] The two-manual pipe organ was made in 1886 by Isaac Abbott of Leeds, and restored in 2009 by John Clough.[8] There is a ring of six bells; two of these were cast in about 1420 by John Seliok, one is dated 1749 and is by Edward Seller II, and the newest three are by John Taylor and Company cast in 1958, 1973, and 2005 respectively.[9]
External features
The churchyard contains the
Royal Dragoons soldier of World War I.[10]
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Lancashire
- Grade I listed churches in Lancashire
- Listed buildings in Bolton-by-Bowland
- List of ecclesiastical works by Paley and Austin
References
- ^ Semley, Ronnie (16 April 2014). "Diocese of Blackburn is now home to SIX new Parishes". Diocese of Blackburn. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Bishop of Blackburn Julian welcomes new parishes to diocese". Lancashire Telegraph. Newsquest (North West). 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ Bolton-by-Bowland: St Peter & St Paul, Bolton by Bowland, Church of England, retrieved 19 June 2012
- ^ a b c d e f g Historic England, "Church of St Peter and St Paul, Bolton-by-Bowland (1362287)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 19 June 2012
- ^ The Church, Church of St Peter & St Paul in Bolton-by-Bowland, retrieved 19 June 2012
- ISBN 978-1-84802-049-8
- ^ a b c d The Church Building, Church of St Peter & St Paul in Bolton-by-Bowland, retrieved 19 June 2012
- National Pipe Organ Register, British Institute of Organ Studies, retrieved 2 July 2020
- ^ Bolton by Bowland, SS Peter and Paul, Dove's Guide for Church Bell Ringers, retrieved 19 June 2012
- ^ BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND (SS. PETER AND PAUL) CHURCHYARD, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, retrieved 13 February 2013
