St Mary's Church, Staveley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church, Staveley |
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| Church of St Mary, Staveley-in-Cartmel | |
St Mary's Church, Staveley, from the northwest
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| OS grid reference | SD 379,859 |
| Location | Staveley-in-Cartmel, Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Mary, Staveley-in-Cartmel |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 25 March 1970 |
| Architect(s) | Austin and Paley (restoration) |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone, slate roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Mary, Staveley-in-Cartmel |
| Deanery | Windermere |
| Archdeaconry | Westmorland and Furness |
| Diocese | Carlisle |
| Province | York |
St Mary's Church is a historic building in the small village of Staveley-in-Cartmel, located in Cumbria, England. It is an active church for the Anglican faith, serving the local community. The church is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical site.
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History of St Mary's Church
A church has stood on this spot since at least 1618. It was repaired in 1678 to keep it in good condition. Later, around 1793, parts of the church like the south aisle (a side section) and the tower were likely built or updated.
In 1897, the church had a big makeover. Architects Austin and Paley from Lancaster led this work. During this time, old wooden benches were taken out. The roof was replaced, and new seating was put in. They also changed a stone arcade (a row of arches) to one made of timber. These repairs cost about £1,000 back then.
Design and Architecture
St Mary's Church is built from stone rubble (rough, broken stones) and has a roof made of slate. The church's layout includes a main hall called a nave and a chancel (the area around the altar), which are connected. It also has a side section called a south aisle and a tower at the west end. A small room called a vestry is next to the tower.
Church Tower Features
The tower has a main entrance on its west side. Above this door, there is a window with two sections. The openings for the bells are rounded at the top. The top of the tower has a battlement (a wall with gaps for defense) and pointed decorations called crocketed pinnacles at each corner. There is also a clock on the north side of the tower.
Windows and Interior Design
The sides of the church have windows with two sections and rounded tops. The large window at the east end has three sections.
Inside, the church features a beautiful oak arcade with five sections. The roof, made of timber, is open and dates from the 1800s. The church's furniture, like the simple eight-sided font (for baptisms) and the wooden pulpit (where sermons are given), also comes from the 1800s. The pulpit is decorated with detailed patterns called traceried panels. A large pipe organ with two keyboards is located at the east end of the south aisle. It was built in 1870 by Wilkinson of Kendal.
Outdoor Features
In the churchyard, on a rocky area, you can find an 18th-century stone sundial. It has a square stone pillar with a decorative base and top. The part that tells time and the pointer (called a gnomon) are no longer there. This sundial is also recognized as a Grade II listed item.
More to Explore
- Listed buildings in Staveley-in-Cartmel
- List of ecclesiastical works by Austin and Paley (1895–1914)
