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St Mungo's Church, Dearham

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St Mungo's Church, Dearham — Grade I listed church in Dearham, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.

St Mungo's Church, Dearham, historic churches in Scottish Lowlands

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Maryport · 3.4 km
  • Free entry

About

St Mungo's Church, Dearham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Designed by Charles John Ferguson. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Dearham, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7140°, -3.4412°.

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Heritage listing

St Mungo's Church is in the village of Dearham, Cumbria, England. The church is dedicated to St Mungo, also known as Kentigern, the apostle of Strathclyde. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Solway, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. 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.

From the Wikipedia article

St Mungo's Church is in the village of Dearham, Cumbria, England. The church is dedicated to St Mungo, also known as Kentigern, the apostle of Strathclyde. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Solway, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

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Background

History

St Mungo's dates from the late 12th century, and the chancel was added in the 13th century. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner was of the opinion that the Norman features, including the south door and some windows, date from about 1170–90, and that the tunnel vault in the lowest stage of the tower is also from this period or "a little later". The north aisle was added by C. J. Ferguson in 1882.

Architecture

The font is Norman, and is carved with representations of dragons and various patterns. The roof, fittings and furniture all date from the 19th century. Pevsner refers to the "remarkable collection of Anglo-Danish fragments". These carved stones include a wheel-head cross standing 5 ft high; the Adam stone, with depictions of standing figures holding hands, a bearded head and the word "Adam"; and the Kenneth Cross, commemorating Saint Cenydd, with images of a man on a horse, and a bird facing a man.

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Coordinates
54.7140, -3.4412
District
Cumberland
Parish
Dearham
Postcode
CA15 7HX
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Established
1101
Nearest railway station
Maryport3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mungo's Church, Dearham?
St Mungo's Church, Dearham is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 7HX), in the parish of Dearham.
When was St Mungo's Church, Dearham built?
Built or established in 1101. Designed by Charles John Ferguson.
Is St Mungo's Church, Dearham a listed building?
St Mungo's Church, Dearham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Mungo's Church, Dearham free to visit?
Yes, St Mungo's Church, Dearham is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mungo's Church, Dearham?
The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 7HX.