Historic churches · North West England
St Mary's Church, Gosforth
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St Mary's Church, Gosforth — church in Gosforth, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Seascale · 4.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church in Gosforth can be reached from Seascale railway station, which is 4.3 km away. The postcode for the church is CA20 1AZ. Admission is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Gosforth is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Designed by Charles John Ferguson. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Gosforth, Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.4192°, -3.4314°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church in the village of Gosforth, Cumbria, England, is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Calder, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Olaf, Wasdale Head, and St Michael, Nether Wasdale. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It is associated with "a unique Viking-age assemblage" of carved stones.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Gosforth is a historic church with roots dating back to around 700AD. Visitors can explore Viking artefacts and enjoy a peaceful environment for prayer and reflection.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church in the village of Gosforth, Cumbria, England, is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Calder, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Olaf, Wasdale Head, and St Michael, Nether Wasdale. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It is associated with "a unique Viking-age assemblage" of carved stones.
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Background
History
This has been a Christian site since the 8th century. The oldest fabric in the present church dates from the 12th century.
Architecture
St Mary's is constructed in stone with a slate roof. Its plan consists of a nave, a north aisle, a south porch, a chancel and north vestries. The hogbacks are each in the shape of a house. The larger tomb has on its sides humans astride smaller serpents battling with larger serpents. The smaller stone has two armies thought to be concluding a truce. In and around the niche and in the porch are other fragments of medieval stones. The small octagonal font dates from the 19th century. It is possibly a remnant of another cross. The stained glass, most of which is by Ward and Hughes, dates mainly from the late 19th century.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4192, -3.4314
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Gosforth
- Postcode
- CA20 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Phone
- 01946 725102
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Seascale — 4.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594333 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Gosforth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Parish Church, Gosforth - geograph.org.uk - 48017.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Gosforth?
- St Mary's Church, Gosforth is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA20 1AZ), in the parish of Gosforth.
- What is St Mary's Church, Gosforth?
- St Mary's Church, Gosforth — church in Gosforth, Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Gosforth?
- The nearest railway station is Seascale, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA20 1AZ.
- When was St Mary's Church, Gosforth built?
- Built or established in 1150. Designed by Charles John Ferguson.
- Is St Mary's Church, Gosforth a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Gosforth is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Gosforth free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Gosforth is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Gosforth?
- The nearest railway station is Seascale, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA20 1AZ.