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Boltongate, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1DAWigton
Described by Nicholas Pevsner as “one of the architectural sensations of Cumberland.” The present church is from about 1400 but there is ample evidence of an earlier Norman Church.
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Field Broughton, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, Cumbria, LA11 6HRGRANGE-OVER-SANDS
St. Peter's is an outstanding example of the decorated style of architecture, with its warm red sandstone and distinctive shingled spire and clay tiled roof, an unusual feature in the Lake District.
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Great Salkeld, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 9NATelephone
01768 898396PENRITH
There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was rested here after being brought from Holy Island. The Pele Tower was added in 1380, with an iron door for defence of the inhabitants against the Scots.
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Church Walk, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7ENUlverston
Step through a 12th century doorway into an oasis of calm where worship, history, wood and stones have tales to tell of the Mariners, merchants and a faithful community are celebrated in memorials and stained glass.
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Front Street, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QWAlston
Set in the beautiful North Pennines, Alston is the highest market town in England and St Augustine's houses the unique single handed Derwentwater Clock.
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Boroughgate, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, Cumbria, CA16 6XFTelephone
01768 361269APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
St Lawrence's church is a grade I listed building, of late 12th century foundation, rebuilt late 13th after a raid by the Scots, restored 16th by Lady Anne Clifford, followed by two rounds of 19th century internal remodelling.
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Wasdale Road, Gosforth, SEASCALE, Cumbria, CA20 1AUSEASCALE
St Mary's has been an important religious site since the 8th century.
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St. Andrews Place, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 7XXTelephone
01768 862867PENRITH
According to architectural historian Nicholas Pevsner, this is ‘the stateliest church of its time in the county’, rebuilt in 1720 on an ancient site
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Isel, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SRCockermouth
Isel church is a beautiful Grade I listed building, which is located in an idyllic position in a carefully tended churchyard close to the River Derwent and the grounds of Isel Hall.
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Brougham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2ADPenrith
A lovely church in a remote setting.
Known locally as Ninekirks, St Ninian's stands remote down a long track, above a bend in the River Eamont and with views of the Pennines and the Lake District. It is worth finding both for its lovely setting and…
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Main Street, BRAMPTON, Cumbria, CA8 1SHTelephone
01697 741304BRAMPTON
A 'very remarkable building with windows glowing with gemstone colours', according to architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner and the only church designed by preRaphaelite architect Philip Webb.
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Banklands, WORKINGTON, Cumbria, CA14 3EPWORKINGTON
The church was designed by Edward Welby Pugin (son of Augustus Welby Pugin) and built between 1873 - 1876 to replace a chapel in the grounds which now forms part of St Joseph's High School.
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St Martin's Church, Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DETelephone
01768 898396Bowness-on-Windermere
Standing at the centre of the town of Bowness-on-Windermere, this Grade I listed church boasts medieval architecture, awe-inspiring stained glass windows, and a long and varied history spanning over 800 years. The earliest records of a church at…
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Church Hill, Hawkshead, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 0PQTelephone
01539 436301AMBLESIDE
Grade I listed, it is one of the finest examples of a late medieval, vernacular Lake District church. It has literary connections with Wordsworth and was also the home the home of Archbishop Sandys in the 16th century.
CARLISLE
The 8th century, Anglo Saxon Bewcastle Cross, stands free in the churchyard where it has been for nearly 1500 years. The church is somewhat simpler and certainly younger, with some parts of it dating from 1277, although mostly it is from the…
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Muncaster, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RJRavenglass
Located in the grounds of Muncaster Castle, it is believed that worship on this site dates to pre Christian times.
Built on land used by the monks of Furness Abbey to graze their sheep. It seems likely that there was an earlier church, in the…
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Kirkandrews on Esk, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA6 5NFTelephone
01228 792875CARLISLE
The tranquility of St Andrew's church, set on the banks of the river Esk, belies the turbulence of its past. The church serves the scattered population in the rural parish of Kirkandrews on Esk, once the centre of the historic and lawless Debateable…
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Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, Lancashire, LA6 2AUTelephone
015242 72044CARNFORTH
Right in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale,the beautiful Norman church sits above the River Lune with commanding views from the churchyard.
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Beaumont, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6EACarlisle
Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St Mary’s is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall.
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The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NZAmbleside
One of the oldest Methodist Churches in the world and possibly one of the most unique buildings.
Converted from a 15th century cottage in 1862, a small group of local Christians worshipped at 'Union Chapel'. The benefactor was Mrs Satterthwaite. In…
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