Historic churches · North West England
Westmorland and Furness
In or near Oxenholme.
Westmorland and Furness — a church in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal · 0.8 km
- Free entry
About
Westmorland and Furness is a church in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westmorland and Furness is a church located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. The church reflects the architectural styles and community heritage of its area.
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Background
History
Elections to Cumbria County Council were due to take place in May 2021; however, they were postponed for one year by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government due to a consultation on local government reorganisation in the area. In July 2021, the government announced that the current authorities in Cumbria would be abolished and replaced with two unitary authorities, with an east/west split of the county. Opponents of the reorganisation claimed that the proposal was being pursued to benefit the electoral prospects of the Conservative Party. Cumbria County Council, which would be abolished under the plans, sought judicial review to prevent the reorganisation from…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3260, -2.7450
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kendal
- Postcode
- LA9 4HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Westmorland and Furness (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Kendal
Museums · 0.0 km
Miller Bridge
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Kendal Hostel
Hostels · 0.2 km
Church of Holy Trinity and St George, Kendal
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Pennington's Distillery
Distilleries · 0.2 km
Brewery Arts Centre
Theatres · 0.3 km
Bishop Blaize Inn
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Green Door
Galleries · 0.3 km
Kendal Market
Farmers’ markets · 0.3 km
Unitarian Chapel And Schoolroom To North East Of Number 40
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Quaker Tapestry
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Quaker Tapestry Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westmorland and Furness?
- Westmorland and Furness is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 4HH), in the parish of Kendal.
- What is Westmorland and Furness?
- Westmorland and Furness — a church in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westmorland and Furness?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA9 4HH.
- Who owns Westmorland and Furness?
- Westmorland and Furness is owned by Westmorland and Furness Council.
- Is Westmorland and Furness a protected site?
- Yes — Westmorland and Furness is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Westmorland and Furness free to visit?
- Yes, Westmorland and Furness is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westmorland and Furness?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 4HH.