Historic churches · North West England
St John's Church, St John's in the Vale
In or near Threlkeld.
St John's Church, St John's in the Vale — a Grade II*-listed church in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Peter Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 2.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St John's Church in St John's in the Vale, the nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, located 2.7 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CA12 4UB.
About
St John's Church, St John's in the Vale is a Grade II*-listed building in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
St John's Church is in the valley of St John's in the Vale, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Derwent, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Mary, Threlkeld, and Wythburn Church. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II 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 John's Church is in the valley of St John's in the Vale, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Derwent, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Mary, Threlkeld, and Wythburn Church. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church was built in 1845, replacing an earlier church, and re-using some of its fabric. Some of the fittings currently present in the church result from this reordering.
Architecture
St John's is constructed in slate and igneous rock, with some galleting. It is roofed with green slate. The plan is simple, consisting of a six-bay nave and chancel in one range, a small west tower, and a north porch. The windows along the sides of the church have two lights, and the east window has three lights. The tower has twin bell openings, and a battlemented parapet. Panelling in the church, formerly from box pews in Crosthwaite Church, was moved here in 1893. The pulpit, its sounding board, and the sanctuary rails date from the 18th century, and also came from another church. Also in the church are carved Royal arms of George III, and memorial tablets dated 1774 and 1853. The…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.5925, -3.0748
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
- Postcode
- CA12 4UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1845
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.cdyc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593560 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John's Church, St John's in the Vale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St John's in the Vale Centre
Hostels · 0.0 km
St John's in the Vale Centre
Hostels · 0.1 km
Low Rigg
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
High Rigg
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
High Rigg SE Top
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Dalebottom Farm Camping Site and Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Bridge North West Of Bram Crag
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Mire House Short Breaks
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Snipes How
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Sosgill Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Mire House Short Breaks
Caravan parks · 1.7 km
Goosewell Farm Activities Centre
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Hostels · North West England
St John's in the Vale Centre
St John's in the Vale Centre — a hostel in england north east.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
St John's in the Vale Centre
St John's in the Vale Centre — a hostel in england north east.
📷 3📷 3📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
High Rigg SE Top
High Rigg SE Top — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 339 m.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Dalebottom Farm Camping Site and Caravan Park
Dalebottom Farm Camping Site and Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north east.
Where to eat & stay near St John's Church, St John's in the Vale
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
St John's in the Vale Centre
St John's in the Vale Centre — a hostel in england north east.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
St John's in the Vale Centre
St John's in the Vale Centre — a hostel in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Dalebottom Farm Camping Site and Caravan Park
Dalebottom Farm Camping Site and Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Mire House Short Breaks
Mire House Short Breaks — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Mire House Short Breaks
Mire House Short Breaks — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Burns Farm Caravan Site
Burns Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Travellers Rest
The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
Other works by Sharpe, Paley and Austin
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Mary and St Peter's Church, Wilmington
St Mary and St Peter's Church, Wilmington — church in Wilmington, East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church — church in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bottesford
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bottesford — Grade I listed church in Bottesford, Melton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
All Saints Church, Balterley
All Saints Church, Balterley — grade II listed church in Balterley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, UK.
More places in this region
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Chapel, Somerford
All Saints Chapel, Somerford — church in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Church, Church Lawton
All Saints Church, Church Lawton — Grade II* listed church in Church Lawton, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Church, Scholar Green
All Saints Church, Scholar Green — church in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Church, Siddington
All Saints Church, Siddington — church in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John's Church, St John's in the Vale?
- St John's Church, St John's in the Vale is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4UB), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
- What is St John's Church, St John's in the Vale?
- St John's Church, St John's in the Vale — a Grade II*-listed church in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St John's Church, St John's in the Vale?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4UB.
- When was St John's Church, St John's in the Vale built?
- Built or established in 1845. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
- Is St John's Church, St John's in the Vale a listed building?
- St John's Church, St John's in the Vale is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is St John's Church, St John's in the Vale a protected site?
- Yes — St John's Church, St John's in the Vale is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St John's Church, St John's in the Vale free to visit?
- Yes, St John's Church, St John's in the Vale is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John's Church, St John's in the Vale?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4UB.