All Saints Church, Lupton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints Church, Lupton |
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All Saints Church, Lupton, from the north
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| OS grid reference | SD 567 809 |
| Location | Lupton, Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | All Saints, Lupton |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 21 February 1989 |
| Architect(s) | E. G. Paley |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Neo-Norman |
| Completed | 1867 (or 1868) |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone, slate roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Kirkby Lonsdale |
| Deanery | Kendal |
| Archdeaconry | Westmorland and Furness |
| Diocese | Carlisle |
| Province | York |
All Saints Church is a special old building in the village of Lupton, Cumbria, England. It's a church where people still go to worship today. It's part of the Anglican Church of England.
This church is considered a very important historical building. It's even listed as a Grade II building. This means it's protected because of its history and unique design. All Saints Church is also part of a group of local churches. This group is known as the Kirkby Lonsdale Team Ministry, or the "Rainbow Parish."
A Look Back in Time
This church was built a long time ago, in 1867 or 1868. It was designed by a talented architect named E. G. Paley. He was from Lancaster, a city not too far away.
What the Church Looks Like
All Saints Church is built from stone. It has a roof made of slate, which is a type of rock. It's a small church, but it has a cool style. This style is called Neo-Norman. It means it looks like old Norman buildings from hundreds of years ago.
Inside the Church
The church has a main area called the nave. This is where people sit. At the front, there's a rounded part called the chancel. This is where the altar is. There's also a small room on the north side called a vestry. This is where the priests get ready. On the south side, there's a porch where you enter.
The windows in the church are rounded at the top. At the back of the church, there's a small tower for bells. This is called a bellcote. On the roof, at the front of the church, there's a cross decoration. This is called a finial.
Inside, the church walls are painted blue. There's also a special bowl for baptisms. This is called a font. It's very old, from 1686! It used to be in another church nearby. You can also see special boards with the Ten Commandments written on them.
Other Interesting Things
- Listed buildings in Lupton, Cumbria
- List of ecclesiastical works by E. G. Paley
