Historic churches · North West England
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church
In or near Helbeck.
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church hosts the Lesley Rowe Collection, showcasing artwork, poetry, and personal reflections inspired by the artist's creative life. The collection features fine-art prints, greeting cards, and various art-and-poetry pieces, with a preview available during the Westmorland Dales Festival.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is located in North-West England. This church is a notable example of Gothic architecture and serves as a key landmark in the area.
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Background
History
The church is approached from Kirkby Stephen market square, where it is almost hidden from view by the cloisters, built in 1810. It is sometimes called the "Cathedral of the Dales" and, in Cumbria, only Kendal Parish Church is larger. There have been three churches on this site. The first was built in the Anglo-Saxon era, and part of a cross shaft bearing a relief of Loki, the Norse god, shown bound and chained, survives from this period. The Anglo-Saxon church was replaced in 1170 by a Norman church, and walling from this period survives in the west wall of the north aisle. However, the church is sometimes referred to as 'St Stephen's Church', with reference to the place-name of Kirkby…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4740, -2.3486
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkby Stephen
- Postcode
- CA17 4QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.lesleyrowe.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kirkby Stephen Parish Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkby Stephen Parish Church?
- Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4QT), in the parish of Kirkby Stephen.
- What is Kirkby Stephen Parish Church?
- Kirkby Stephen Parish Church — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkby Stephen Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4QT.
- Is Kirkby Stephen Parish Church a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kirkby Stephen Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkby Stephen Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4QT.