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St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall

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St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall is a historic church in the United Kingdom.

St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall, historic churches in Scottish Lowlands

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Langwathby · 1.5 km
  • Free entry

About

St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Coordinates: 54.6816°, -2.6700°.

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Heritage listing

St Cuthbert's Church is located near the village of Edenhall, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Penrith, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice has been united with those of seven local parishes to form the Cross Fell Group of churches. 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.

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

St Cuthbert's Church is located near the village of Edenhall, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Penrith, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice has been united with those of seven local parishes to form the Cross Fell Group of churches. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It stands to the southeast of the village, and is surrounded by parkland.

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Background

History

The chancel and nave date from the 12th century; the chancel was lengthened in the 13th century. The tower was added in the middle of the 15th century. In 1834 the porch and vestry were added; these are attributed to the Kendal architect George Webster.

Architecture

St Cuthbert's is constructed in sandstone rubble with green slate roofs. Its plan consists of a three-bay nave with a south porch and a north vestry, a two-bay chancel, and a west tower. The tower is in two stages. It has a two-light west window incorporating coats of arms, two-light bell openings, a battlemented parapet, and a short spire with a weathervane. A series of holes around the base of the parapet form a type of machicolation for defensive purposes. In the south wall of the nave are a 19th-century round-headed doorway, and a two-light and a three-light window. Incorporated in the fabric of the porch are two fragments of a medieval graveslab. In the north wall of the nave are a…

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Coordinates
54.6816, -2.6700
Parish
Langwathby
Postcode
CA11 8ST
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Established
1150
Nearest railway station
Langwathby1.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall?
St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 8ST), in the parish of Langwathby.
When was St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall built?
Built or established in 1150.
Is St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall a listed building?
St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall a protected site?
Yes — St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
Is St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall free to visit?
Yes, St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall is free to enter.
How do I get to St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall?
The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 8ST.