Historic churches · North West England
St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands
In or near Burgh by Sands.
St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands — Grade I listed church in Burgh by Sands, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 8.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Michael's Church in Burgh by Sands, the nearest railway station is Carlisle, which is 8.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA5 6AW, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Burgh by Sands, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9221°, -3.0489°.
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Heritage listing
St Michael's Church is in the village of Burgh by Sands, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Carlisle, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Andrew, Aikton, St Mary, Kirkandrews-on-Eden with Beaumont, and St Peter, Kirkbampton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Michael's Church in Burgh by Sands is a historic 12th-century church located on the site of a Roman fort along Hadrian's Wall. The church offers various services and aims to serve the local community through worship and outreach.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael's Church is in the village of Burgh by Sands, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Carlisle, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Andrew, Aikton, St Mary, Kirkandrews-on-Eden with Beaumont, and St Peter, Kirkbampton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It is a fortified church standing on the line of Hadrian's Wall, and is unique in having had two fortified towers (one of which has been converted into a vestry).
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Background
History
The church dates probably from the late 12th century, During the 14th century fortified towers were added to the west and east of the church. While the foundations for the west tower were being dug in 1360, the north arcade collapsed and had to be rebuilt. Later, probably in 1713, the east tower was reduced in height to two storeys, and was possibly used as a residence for the vicar. The church was restored in 1880–81. and then lay in state in the church.
Architecture
between church and tower|left]]Inside the church is a three-bay north arcade of pointed arches carried on octagonal columns. A small passage leads into the base of the tower; this is protected by an iron gate (or yett). The chancel arch dates from the 19th century, and contains a recess for an aumbry. In the east wall of the chancel to the left of the altar is a carved Roman corbel stone. To the right of the altar a door leads into the vestry. The stained glass in the north aisle windows dates from 1898 and is by Heaton, Butler and Bayne; one of these depicts Edward I. The rest of the stained glass dates from 1897, and is by Seward and Company.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9221, -3.0489
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- 01228 576301
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594748 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands - geograph.org.uk - 351846.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands?
- St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6AW), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
- What is St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands?
- St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands — Grade I listed church in Burgh by Sands, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6AW.
- When was St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands a listed building?
- St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands a protected site?
- Yes — St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6AW. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.