Historic churches · North West England
St Mary's Church
In or near Cummersdale.
St Mary's Church — church in Wreay, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral · 6.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Wetheral, approximately 6.6 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for navigation is CA4 0RG.
About
St Mary's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1842. Designed by Sara Losh. Built in the Lombard architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Wreay, Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.8319°, -2.8807°.
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Official information
St Mary's Church in Wreay is an architectural gem built between 1840 and 1842, designed by Sarah Losh. The church features a Roman basilica style with a rectangular nave and semicircular apse, showcasing unique historical significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church, Wreay is the Church of England parish church of Wreay in Cumbria. It was designed by Sara Losh in about 1835 and built between 1840 and 1842. It is notable as the earliest known example in Britain of a revival of Lombard architecture. It is a Grade II* listed building. Prominent in the churchyard are a mausoleum of Sara Losh's sister, Katharine, and a copy of the Bewcastle Cross.
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Background
Description
The church has a rectangular nave and a semicircular apsidal chancel. Dante Gabriel Rossetti admired Losh's works in Wreay and described St Mary's church as "extraordinary architectural works" with "a church of a byzantine style and other things ... full of beauty and imaginative detail, though extremely severe and simple" and "much more original than the things done by the young architects now." Losh decorated the church with many carved details both inside and out. Many are of plants or animals: birds, insects, flowers, foliage, corn ears, and a recurring motif of pine cones. A young local stonemason, William Hindson, carved the sculptures. A plaque in the church commemorates him. The…
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- Coordinates
- 54.8319, -2.8807
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St Cuthbert Without
- Postcode
- CA4 0RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1842
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 6.6 km
- Official site
- stmaryswreay.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594462 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Wreay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary's Church Wreay, side view - geograph.org.uk - 561277.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church?
- St Mary's Church is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 0RG), in the parish of St Cuthbert Without.
- What is St Mary's Church?
- St Mary's Church — church in Wreay, Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 0RG.
- When was St Mary's Church built?
- Built or established in 1842. Designed by Sara Losh.
- Is St Mary's Church a listed building?
- St Mary's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Mary's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 0RG.