Historic churches · North West England
St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen
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St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen — church in Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria , England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Stephen's Church in Kirkby Stephen, the nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA17 4QS, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria , England, UK". Coordinates: 54.4740°, -2.3485°.
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Heritage listing
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is a parish church of the Church of England, located in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. The church is sometimes called "St Stephen's Church", possibly by analogy to the name of the town, but there is no evidence of a formal dedication to Saint Stephen. It is a Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Stephen's Church in Kirkby Stephen hosts the Lesley Rowe Collection, showcasing artwork, poetry, and personal reflections inspired by the artist's creative life. The collection features a variety of pieces, including fine-art prints and greeting cards, and is part of a festival exhibition.
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
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is a parish church of the Church of England, located in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. The church is sometimes called "St Stephen's Church", possibly by analogy to the name of the town, but there is no evidence of a formal dedication to Saint Stephen. It is a Grade II* listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church is approached from Kirkby Stephen market square, where it is almost hidden from view by the cloisters, built in 1810. It is sometimes called the "Cathedral of the Dales" and, in Cumbria, only Kendal Parish Church is larger. There have been three churches on this site. The first was built in the Anglo-Saxon era, and part of a cross shaft bearing a relief of Loki, the Norse god, shown bound and chained, survives from this period. The Anglo-Saxon church was replaced in 1170 by a Norman church, and walling from this period survives in the west wall of the north aisle. However, the church is sometimes referred to as 'St Stephen's Church', with reference to the place-name of Kirkby…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4740, -2.3485
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkby Stephen
- Postcode
- CA17 4QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.lesleyrowe.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16995707 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirkby Stephen Parish Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Stephen's Kirkby Stephen.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen?
- St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4QS), in the parish of Kirkby Stephen.
- What is St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen?
- St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen — church in Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria , England, UK.
- How do I get to St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4QS.
- Is St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen a listed building?
- St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen a protected site?
- Yes — St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen free to visit?
- Yes, St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4QS.