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St Peter's Church, Camerton
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St Peter's church seen from the northwest
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OS grid reference NY 035300
Location Camerton, Cumbria
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Status Parish church
Dedication Saint Peter
Architecture
Functional status Active
Heritage designation Grade II
Designated 13 December 1985
Architectural type Church
Completed 1694
Specifications
Number of spires 1
Administration
Parish Seaton and Camerton
Deanery Solway
Archdeaconry West Cumberland
Diocese Carlisle
Province York

St Peter's Church, Camerton is a historic church located in Camerton, Cumbria, England. It is a Church of England parish church, meaning it serves the local community for religious services and events. You can find it about half a mile (800 meters) south of the main village.

A Look at St Peter's Church

St Peter's Church sits in a special spot right next to the River Derwent. The river curves around it on three sides: east, north, and south. Farmland stretches out to the west. To get to the church, you travel along a road that goes through these fields.

A Long History

St Peter's Church has been a part of the Camerton community for a very long time, serving its local area since around the 11th century. This makes it one of the oldest parishes in the Diocese of Carlisle. A "parish" is like a local church district, and a "diocese" is a larger area managed by a bishop.

The church building you see today has been rebuilt at least twice. The first major rebuild happened in 1694, and then again in 1796. Later, in 1855, a new west tower and a tall, pointed spire were added. These parts were built in a style called Gothic Revival, which means they looked back to the grand, detailed designs of medieval Gothic churches.

Inside the church, there is a special stone carving called an "effigy" of Sir Thomas Curwen. He was known as "Black Tom" and his effigy dates back to 1510. An effigy is a statue of a person, often found on their tomb.

Restorations and Floods

The church has been carefully repaired and updated over the years. It was restored in 1885 and again in 1892. For a long time, the churchyard (the area around the church where people are buried) at Camerton was used for burials not just from Camerton and Seaton, but also from nearby Workington and Flimby.

St Peter's is recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historic building that needs to be protected.

In 2009, the area experienced severe floods. Because of this, St Peter's Church had to close for 19 months while repairs were made. It reopened after the necessary work was completed.

See also

  • Listed buildings in Camerton, Cumbria
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