Historic churches · North East England
St Lawrence's Church, Appleby
In or near Appleby-in-Westmorland.
St Lawrence's Church, Appleby — church in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Lawrence's Church in Appleby, the nearest railway station is Appleby, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA16 6QN, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Lawrence's Church, Appleby 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: "church in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5782°, -2.4915°.
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Heritage listing
St Lawrence's Church is in Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Appleby, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Sunday worship is at 10.45am and on Fridays at 10am. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The ecclesiastical parish of Appleby St Lawrence covers the town of Appleby, together with a large surrounding area, including the civil parishes of Hoff, Colby, Crackenthorpe and Murton.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St. Lawrence's Church in Appleby-in-Westmorland is part of the Heart of Eden Benefice and offers regular services, including a weekly Holy Communion on Fridays. The church is committed to safeguarding and provides a welcoming space for worship and community events.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
St Lawrence's Church is in Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Appleby, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Sunday worship is at 10.45am and on Fridays at 10am. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The ecclesiastical parish of Appleby St Lawrence covers the town of Appleby, together with a large surrounding area, including the civil parishes of Hoff, Colby, Crackenthorpe and Murton. It is one of ten parishes which form the Heart of Eden benefice.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The lower part of the tower dates from about 1150. The south porch is from the 13th century, and the body of the church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. In 1655 Lady Anne Clifford restored the church, and rebuilt the north chapel and the chancel. There were further restorations in 1861–62, and in 1960.
Architecture
The interior of the church is in Decorated style. The nave arcades are in five bays. The screens date from about 1500. The octagonal 19th-century font is in black Frosterley Marble. At the front of the church is a corporation pew. Three of the windows in the south aisle contain stained glass by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, and the rest is by William Wailes or by Wailes and Strang. The northeast chapel contains the monuments of Lady Anne Clifford, and her mother Lady Margaret Clifford who died in 1616. It stands at the west end of the church under the tower arch. The case contains three turrets, each bearing an achievement of arms on its summit; beneath the cornice are the heads of three putti.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.5782, -2.4915
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Postcode
- CA16 6QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- 07778 683820
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593941 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Lawrence's Church, Appleby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Lawrence's Church, Appleby.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Lawrence's Church, Appleby?
- St Lawrence's Church, Appleby is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6QN), in the parish of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
- What is St Lawrence's Church, Appleby?
- St Lawrence's Church, Appleby — church in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Lawrence's Church, Appleby?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16 6QN.
- When was St Lawrence's Church, Appleby built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Lawrence's Church, Appleby a listed building?
- St Lawrence's Church, Appleby is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Lawrence's Church, Appleby a protected site?
- Yes — St Lawrence's Church, Appleby is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Lawrence's Church, Appleby free to visit?
- Yes, St Lawrence's Church, Appleby is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Lawrence's Church, Appleby?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6QN.