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St Mary's Church, Borwick

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St Mary's Church, Borwick — grade II listed church in Borwick, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.

St Mary's Church, Borwick, historic churches in Lancashire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Carnforth · 4.3 km
  • Free entry

About

St Mary's Church, Borwick is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1896. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Borwick, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.1544°, -2.7216°.

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Heritage listing

St Mary's Church is located to the north of the village of Borwick, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Oswald, Warton, and St John the Evangelist, Yealand Conyers. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Mary's Church is located to the north of the village of Borwick, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Oswald, Warton, and St John the Evangelist, Yealand Conyers. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The church was built in 1894–96 for William Sharp of Linden Hall in memory of his wife who had died in 1889. It was designed by the Lancaster firm of architects, Paley, Austin and Paley. The church was consecrated on 24 June 1896.

Architecture

St Mary's is constructed in rubble stone with ashlar dressings, and has tiled roofs. Its plan is simple and consists of a nave with a north porch, and a chancel with a south vestry. On the west gable is a small bellcote. Its architectural style is Gothic Revival. At the corners of the church are diagonal stepped buttresses rising to crocketed finials. On the north side of the nave are two three-light windows, with a two-light window in the north wall of the chancel. The east window has three lights. On the south side of the nave are three three-light windows. On each side of the vestry is a flat-headed two-light mullioned window.

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Coordinates
54.1544, -2.7216
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Priest Hutton
Postcode
LA6 1JP
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Established
1896
Nearest railway station
Carnforth4.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary's Church, Borwick?
St Mary's Church, Borwick is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 1JP), in the parish of Priest Hutton.
When was St Mary's Church, Borwick built?
Built or established in 1896. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
Is St Mary's Church, Borwick a listed building?
St Mary's Church, Borwick is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St Mary's Church, Borwick free to visit?
Yes, St Mary's Church, Borwick is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mary's Church, Borwick?
The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 1JP.