Historic churches · North West England
St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck
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St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck — Grade I listed church in Caldbeck, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Kentigern's Church is located in Caldbeck, Cumberland, with the postcode CA7 8DR. Entry to the church is free. The nearest railway station is not specified, so please plan your visit accordingly.
About
St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck 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 Caldbeck, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7495°, -3.0495°.
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Heritage listing
St Kentigern's Church, (or St Mungo's Church), is in the village of Caldbeck, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Carlisle, the archdeaconry of Carlisle and the diocese of Carlisle. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It is dedicated to Saint Kentigern, whose alternative name is Saint Mungo; hence the church's alternative title of Caldbeck, St Mungo.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Kentigern's Church, also known as St Mungo's, is a historic church located in Caldbeck. Visitors can explore its architectural features and enjoy the serene atmosphere of this place of worship.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Kentigern's Church, (or St Mungo's Church), is in the village of Caldbeck, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Carlisle, the archdeaconry of Carlisle and the diocese of Carlisle. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It is dedicated to Saint Kentigern, whose alternative name is Saint Mungo; hence the church's alternative title of Caldbeck, St Mungo.
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Background
History
The earliest fabric of church dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. It was built on the site of a previous church dating from the 6th century. Alterations, including rebuilding of the chancel and the addition of a chantry chapel, were made in 1512 by John Whelpdale, and in 1727 a further stage was added to the tower. In 1880 the church was restored by C. J. Ferguson; this included the timber roof of the chancel. A further restoration was carried out in 1932 by J. F. Martindale, including new windows in the aisles and clerestory and the open timber roof in the nave.
Architecture
In the baptistry is a 14th-century hexagonal font. The south wall contains a piscina dating from the 13th century. On the west wall are the royal arms of George IV and a painted text dated 1731. The stained glass in the east window was made by William Wailes and dates from 1867. It depicts events during the last days of Jesus. In the north aisle are two windows, one depicting Saint Kentigern and the other Saint Cuthbert; they were made by James Powell and Sons in 1938.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7495, -3.0495
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Caldbeck
- Postcode
- CA7 8DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 1697 478227
- Established
- 1150
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593890 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Kentigern's Church Caldbeck - geograph.org.uk - 504115.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck?
- St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 8DR), in the parish of Caldbeck.
- What is St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck?
- St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck — Grade I listed church in Caldbeck, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
- How do I get to St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck?
- Drivers can use postcode CA7 8DR.
- When was St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck a listed building?
- St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck a protected site?
- Yes — St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck free to visit?
- Yes, St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 8DR. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.