Historic churches · North West England
St Andrew's Church, Aikton
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St Andrew's Church, Aikton — Grade I listed church in Aikton, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton · 4.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Andrew's Church in Aikton, the nearest railway station is Wigton, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA7 0HP. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Andrew's Church, Aikton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Aikton, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK". Coordinates: 54.8653°, -3.1194°.
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Heritage listing
St Andrew's Church stands near the village of Aikton, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Carlisle, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Michael, Burgh by Sands, St Mary, Kirkandrews-on-Eden with Beaumont, and St Peter, Kirkbampton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Andrew's Church in Aikton offers a serene environment for visitors, featuring beautiful views of Skiddaw and the Northern Fells. The church hosts monthly services, providing a space for worship and reflection.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Andrew's Church stands near the village of Aikton, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Carlisle, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Michael, Burgh by Sands, St Mary, Kirkandrews-on-Eden with Beaumont, and St Peter, Kirkbampton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
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Background
Architecture
The roof dates from the 15th century; it is an open timber roof consisting of four king post trusses with side struts. The chancel arch is Norman in style. In the porch is a 13th-century coffin lid, inscribed with the carving of a sword. The organ was built by J. Charles Lee of Coventry.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.8653, -3.1194
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Aikton
- Postcode
- CA7 0HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 4.9 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592322 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Aikton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aikton Church. - geograph.org.uk - 119914.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrew's Church, Aikton?
- St Andrew's Church, Aikton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 0HP), in the parish of Aikton.
- What is St Andrew's Church, Aikton?
- St Andrew's Church, Aikton — Grade I listed church in Aikton, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Aikton?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 0HP.
- When was St Andrew's Church, Aikton built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Aikton a listed building?
- St Andrew's Church, Aikton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Aikton a protected site?
- Yes — St Andrew's Church, Aikton is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Andrew's Church, Aikton free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrew's Church, Aikton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Aikton?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 0HP.