St Peter's Church, Camerton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 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 in Camerton is a special place of worship. It is the local Church of England church for the village of Camerton, Cumbria. You can find it about half a mile (0.8 km) south of the village, right by the River Derwent.
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History of St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church has a very long history. It has been a church for the local area, called a parish, since around the 11th century. This makes it one of the oldest parishes in the Diocese of Carlisle, which is a large church area.
Building Changes Over Time
The church building you see today is not the original one. The church has been rebuilt at least two times. The first rebuild was in 1694, and then again in 1796.
In 1855, some big changes were made. A tall west tower and a pointed spire were added. These parts were built in a style called Gothic Revival. This style brings back the look of old Gothic churches from the Middle Ages.
Interesting Features and Events
Inside the church, there is a stone statue, called an effigy, of a knight named Sir Thomas Curwen. He was also known as "Black Tom" and his effigy dates back to 1510.
The church building was also repaired and improved in 1885 and again in 1892. St Peter's Church is considered an important old building. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it's protected because of its history and special architecture.
In 2009, the church had to close for 19 months because of floods. The floods of 2009 caused a lot of damage, but the church was eventually reopened.
See also
- Listed buildings in Camerton, Cumbria
