St Gregory's Church, Vale of Lune facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SD 634 921 |
| Location | Near Sedbergh, Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Churches Conservation Trust |
| History | |
| Founded | 1860s |
| Founder(s) | Upton family of Ingmire Hall |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 15 March 1983 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 1900s |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Mixed rubble with sandstone dressings, slate roof |
St Gregory's Church, Vale of Lune, also known as the Vale of Lune Chapel, is an old church near Sedbergh in Cumbria, England. It's an Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England. This special building is protected as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical place. Today, the Churches Conservation Trust looks after it. The church is about 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles) west of Sedbergh, right by the A684 road.
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History of St Gregory's Church
St Gregory's Church was built in the 1860s by the Upton family, who lived at Ingmire Hall. At that time, a railway company called the London and North Western Railway was building a new train line nearby. They sent a special person, called a scripture reader, to help and guide the railway workers. These workers were often called navvies.
Changes Over Time
The church was made bigger and changed in the 1900s. During this time, beautiful stained glass windows were added. A porch was also built onto the church. St Gregory's continued to be the private chapel for the Ingmire Estate until 1918.
Becoming a Protected Site
On May 1, 1984, St Gregory's was declared "redundant." This means it was no longer needed for regular church services. Later, on March 16, 1992, the church was officially given to the Churches Conservation Trust. This trust helps to protect and care for old churches that are no longer in use.
Architecture of the Church
St Gregory's Church is built next to a small cottage. It is made from a mix of rough stones, called random rubble, with red sandstone blocks at the corners, known as quoins. The roof is covered with slate tiles.
Church Features
The porch, which is the entrance area, is also built from rough stones. It has yellow sandstone blocks for decoration. On the roof, there is a long wooden lantern. This lantern has five glass windows and a sloped roof.
The church is shaped with its main part, called the nave, running from north to south. The porch is at the north end. At the south end, there's a part that sticks out like a cross-wing, called the chancel. On the north end of the roof, there is a single bellcote that holds a bell. The main door to the porch is on the west side. Above this door, there is a small pointed roof section, called a gable, which has the Ingmire Hall cross on it. On the north side of the porch, there is a small rectangular window with a memorial plaque above it. On the west side of the church, there are three windows, each with a single pane of glass. The east side of the church, which is next to the cottage, does not have any windows.
Inside the Church
Inside St Gregory's, you'll find wooden furniture and fittings. These were made by a famous company called Waring & Gillow from Lancaster. The stained glass windows are very special. They were designed by an artist named Frederick George Simon. These windows show pictures from nature, like river scenes, trees, plants, and even birds and animals that live in the local area.
See also
- List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in Northern England
- Listed buildings in Sedbergh
