RUINS
Ruins in general and ruined churches in particular are a common and treasured feature of the English countryside and are often taken for granted.
Recent research by the Church Buildings Council expanding on earlier surveys by the Council for British Archaeology has shown that there are between 150 and 250 ruins within the Faculty Jurisdiction.
Consecrated ruins can be a burden for parishes and dioceses, which are sometimes not able to invest resources into these buildings and sites.
There is, however, another way of looking at ruins; as an opportunity. Ruins can also be seen as a resource which can be appreciated and used by parishes and communities for their aesthetic, historical and educational value.
Guidance has been produced by the Church Buildings Council to assist parishes and dioceses in dealing with church ruins. This document can be accessed below.
