St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell facts for kids
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St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell, from the southwest
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| OS grid reference | SD 417 881 |
| Location | Cartmel Fell, Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Anthony, Cartmel Fell |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 25 March 1970 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | c. 1504 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Roughcast stone, slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Cartmel Fell |
| Deanery | Kendal |
| Archdeaconry | Westmorland and Furness |
| Diocese | Carlisle |
| Province | York |
St Anthony's Church is a historic church located in the small village of Cartmel Fell in Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church, which means it serves the local community for worship and events. The church is very important because it is listed as a Grade I building on the National Heritage List for England. This special listing means it is a building of exceptional historical or architectural interest.
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History of St Anthony's Church
St Anthony's Church was first built around the year 1504. It started as a "chapel of ease." This means it was a smaller church built for people who lived far from the main Cartmel Priory church, making it easier for them to attend services.
Over the years, the church grew. Around 1520, extra parts were added to the north and south sides at the east end of the church. In the 16th century, a porch was built on the south side. Later, in the 18th century, a vestry (a room where clergy prepare) was likely added. The church was carefully repaired and updated in 1911 by John Curwen, making sure it stayed in good condition.
Exploring the Church's Design
St Anthony's is a unique church because it is long and low, sitting on a hillside. It is built from rough stone covered in a plaster-like material called roughcast, and its roofs are made of slate.
Outside the Church
The church has a main area called the nave and a chancel (the area around the altar) all in one long section. It also has a porch on the south side, and extensions on both the north and south at the east end. At the west end, there is a tower with a special saddleback roof (shaped like a saddle). The tower has openings for bells that are covered with louvred slats.
Along the south wall, you can see windows with three sections. There is also a special door for the priest with a smaller window above it. The main window at the east end of the chancel has five sections, and next to it are two small square windows, one above the other.
Inside the Church
As you enter, under the tower, you'll find the baptistry. This is where the font, a plain round basin from 1712, is located for baptisms.
The church has three very detailed pews (long wooden benches).
- The Cowmire Pew, in the northeast, was likely made in 1521 from parts of an altar screen. It was also restored in 1911. This pew might have even been used as a schoolroom, as there are old math notes carved into a bench!
- A smaller pew from 1696 is located nearby.
- In the southeast, you'll find the Burblethwaite Pew, which was made in the 17th century and rebuilt in 1810.
Opposite these pews is a tall, three-level pulpit from 1698, which has a special canopy called a tester above it. You can also see the Royal arms from 1781 inside the nave.
In the chancel, there is a three-sided communion rail from the 18th century. On the walls, there are painted boards displaying important Christian texts like the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments.
The beautiful east window has stained glass from around 1520, which was also restored in 1911. This glass shows pictures of St Anthony, St Leonard, the Crucifixion (Jesus on the cross), and the Seven Sacraments. There are also small pieces of 16th-century glass in a north window.
Outside the Church Grounds
In the churchyard, there is a rectangular stone block with a rounded end and three steps. People think this might have been the base for a sundial (a device that tells time using the sun) or perhaps a mounting block, which helped people get onto horses. This stone block is also a listed building, at Grade II.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Cumbria
- Grade I listed buildings in Cumbria
- Listed buildings in Cartmel Fell
