St Mary's Church, Tickhill
St Mary's Church is a Grade I listed[1] Anglican church in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, England. Dating from the early 12th century and built with local Magnesian Limestone the structure today is predominantly of Perpendicular style with glimpses of earlier Norman, Early English and Decorated styles. The large west tower of the church is 128 feet (39 m) high.[2] It is an active place of worship in the Diocese of Sheffield.[3]
| St Mary's Church, Tickhill | |
|---|---|
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Mary |
| Specifications | |
| Tower height | 128 feet (39 m) |
| Administration | |
| Province | York |
| Diocese | Sheffield |
| Parish | Tickhill |
Organ
The organ was originally built in 1857 by Charles Brindley (Sheffield). One of his earliest organs, the influence of Edmund Schulze - whom Brindley met at the Great Exhibition of 1851 - is clear notably in the complete Diapason chorus of the Great.
The current organ is the result of several major rebuilds and regular additions. Its most recent additions are the Pedal Double Trumpet 16'; which was added in 2007, and a protective canopy; added in 2010.[4][5]
Peal
| Diameter | Weight | Weight (modern equivalent) | Date | Founder | Inscription | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treble | 281⁄4" | 5 cwt. 0 qr. 10 lb | 258.55 kg | 1896 | John Taylor & Co. | "My voice I'll raise, the Lord to praise" | The gift of Anna Maria Alderson, Tickhill |
| 2nd | 291⁄4" | 5 cwt. 2 qr. 21 lb | 288.94 kg | 1896 | John Taylor & Co. | "On Earth bells do ring In Heaven angels sing Hallelujah" | The gift of Anna Maria Alderson, Tickhill |
| 3rd | 321⁄4" | 6 cwt. 2 qr. 18 lb | 338.38 kg | 1726 | Not recorded | "Be light and glad in God rejoice which is our strength and stay" | |
| 4th | 331⁄4" | 5 cwt. 0 qr. 10 lb | 258.55 kg | 1726 | Not recorded | "Always be joyful and lift up your voice to Jacob's God" | |
| 5th | 361⁄4" | 7 cwt. 3 qr. 11 lb | 398.71 kg | 1815 | James Harrison of Bacton | ||
| 6th | 38" | 9 cwt. 0 qr. 0 lb | 457.22 kg | Not recorded | "Most sweet on every pleasant strings, strike up with Lute ad Harp" | ||
| 7th | 411⁄4" | 11 cwt. 0 qr. 7 lb | 562.0 kg | 1796 | James Harrison of Bacton | ||
| Tenor | 441⁄4" | 13 cwt. 3 qr. 7 lb | 701.71 kg | 1726 | Not recorded | "Our sounding is eaich man to call to serve the Lord both grait and small" | Tuned to E♭ (flat) |
| Service Bell | 211⁄2" | 1727 | Not recorded | The gift of Anne Teykhill, widow of Tickhill, daughter and heir of Richard Brownlow of Thrumpton |
References
- Historic England. "Church of St Mary, St Mary's Road (1151698)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 January 2008.
- Flannery, Julian (2016). Fifty English Steeples: The Finest Medieval Parish Church Towers and Spires in England. New York City, New York, United States: Thames and Hudson. pp. 246–253. ISBN 978-0500343142.
- "St Mary's Tickhill". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- "Yorkshire, West Riding Tickhill, St. Mary, St. Mary's Road [N17023]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- "Yorkshire, West Riding Tickhill, St. Mary, St. Mary's Road [R01727]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 30 August 2022.