The Lake District Travel Guide - Historic Churches
A profile of the Lake District, England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information.
The Priory Church of St Mary and St Michael incorporates the south aisle of the orginal church of the 1189 Augustinian Priory. Its long history leaves its legacy in the richness of architectural styles, from Transitional Norman through Decorated and Perpendicular. The priory church was one of the few to survive the Dissolution of the Monasteries, a distinction it owed to Marshall, who stipulated that an altar should be provided within the church for the people of Cartmel. When the rest of the priory was dismantled in 1537, the south aisle of the church was preserved to act as the new parish church. The rest of the church was left to moulder until the 17th century, when George Preston of Holker Hall re-roofed the church and gave it a new screen and canopies for the superb 15th century choir stalls. The Gatehouse of the priory still stands in the square, and is now managed by the National Trust. more...
Cartmel,
Cumbria,
England, LA11 6QB
A fascinating ancient church famous for its statues of four bears, one in each corner of the churchyard. St Andrews is built on the site of a monastery mentioned by The Venerable Bede. In the interior is a Viking grave monument and a cross shaft, and monuments to the Hasell family of Dalemain. A lock on the south door bears the initials of Lady Anne Clifford, countess of Pembroke. more...
Dacre,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, CA11 0HJ
A lovely historic church on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake. The church is dedicated to the Irish St Bega, who, legend tells us, had a cell here, and was perhaps buried here. The church lies just beside Mirehouse historic house and garden, under the lee of Skiddaw. more...
Bassenthwaite,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, CA12 4QY
A fascinating 12th century built on the site of older churches dating to the 6th century. Later additions date from the 16th and 19th centuries. The church is dedicated to St Kentigern, who came to this area in the mid 6th century. Poet Robert Southey is buried in the churchyard, and a memorial stands in the church. Also in the churchyard is the grave of Canon Rawnsley, co-founder of the National Trust. The pride of St Kentigern's is a complete set of Tudor consecration crosses. There are examples of stained glass dating back to the 12th century.
Church Lane,
Crosthwaite,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
Situated just a short distance from the Lake District, the North Pennines and the North Yorkshire Dales, this charming country house hotel is set in its own grounds overlooking Appleby Castle. It has an AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, with a fine selection of wines and malt whiskey. There is also … more >>
A convenient base for touring the Northern Lake District and the Borders. Facilities include a bar, restaurant and leisure club comprising a heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath, fitness room and solarium. Places to visit nearby include the World of Beatrix Potter, Gretna Green, the beautiful Lake District, Carlisle Castle, … more >>
