Historic churches · North West England
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is a other 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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Place summary
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is located in North-West England. This church is a notable example of Gothic architecture and serves as a key landmark in the area.
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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, -2.3486
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkby Stephen
- Postcode
- CA17 4QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Official site
- www.lesleyrowe.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kirkby Stephen Parish Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkby Stephen Parish Church?
- Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4QT), in the parish of Kirkby Stephen.
- Is Kirkby Stephen Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkby Stephen Parish Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4QT. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.