Historic churches · North West England
St Bridget's Church, Brigham
In or near Brigham.
St Bridget's Church, Brigham — Grade I listed church in Brigham, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 7.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Bridget's Church in Brigham, the nearest railway station is Maryport, located 7.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA13 0DJ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Bridget's Church, Brigham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Designed by William Butterfield. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Brigid of Kildare. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Brigham, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6651°, -3.4189°.
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Heritage listing
St Bridget's Church is in the village of Brigham, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Solway, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. 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.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Bridget's Church is in the village of Brigham, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Solway, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The church dates from the later part of the 11th century, with additions and alterations in the 12th and 13th centuries. Restoration of the church was carried out between 1864 and 1876 by William Butterfield; this included adding the east window and the south windows of the chancel, and the saddleback roof on the tower.
Architecture
Both the nave and the chancel have painted timber roofs. The south aisle contains a piscina, a sedilia, and a recess for the tomb of Thomas de Burgh, who died in 1348.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6651, -3.4189
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Brigham
- Postcode
- CA13 0DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592717 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Bridget's Church, Brigham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brigham-church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Bridget's Church, Brigham?
- St Bridget's Church, Brigham is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 0DJ), in the parish of Brigham.
- What is St Bridget's Church, Brigham?
- St Bridget's Church, Brigham — Grade I listed church in Brigham, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
- How do I get to St Bridget's Church, Brigham?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 0DJ.
- When was St Bridget's Church, Brigham built?
- Built or established in 1050. Designed by William Butterfield.
- Is St Bridget's Church, Brigham a listed building?
- St Bridget's Church, Brigham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Bridget's Church, Brigham a protected site?
- Yes — St Bridget's Church, Brigham is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Bridget's Church, Brigham free to visit?
- Yes, St Bridget's Church, Brigham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Bridget's Church, Brigham?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 0DJ.