Wythburn Church facts for kids
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Wythburn Church, from the north
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| OS grid reference | NY 324 136 |
| Location | Thirlmere, Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Wythburn Church |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 3 March 1967 |
| Architect(s) | C. J. Ferguson (?) (extension) |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 1872 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St. John's in the Vale and Wyburn |
| Deanery | Derwent |
| Archdeaconry | West Cumberland |
| Diocese | Carlisle |
| Province | York |
Wythburn Church is a small, historic church found in a quiet spot in Cumbria, England. It sits by the A591 road on the east side of Thirlmere, a beautiful lake. This church is still used today by the Anglican faith. It is part of the diocese of Carlisle.
The famous poet William Wordsworth once called Wythburn Church a "modest house of prayer." This shows how simple and peaceful the church has always been. It is also listed as a Grade II building, meaning it's an important historical site.
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History of Wythburn Church
A church has stood on this very spot for a long time. Records show there was a church here as early as 1554. Over the years, it was rebuilt several times.
Building and Changes
The church was rebuilt in 1640, and then again in 1740. In 1872, a new part called a chancel was added. This new section had a rounded end, known as an apse. It's thought that an architect named C. J. Ferguson might have designed this addition.
A Changing Community
Later, the area around the church changed a lot. The valley next to it was flooded to create Thirlmere. This lake became a reservoir, supplying water to the city of Manchester. Because of this, many local people had to move away. Even with fewer people living nearby, Wythburn Church is still an active place of worship today.
Architecture and Design
Wythburn Church is quite small inside, covering about 585 square feet (54 square meters). Its walls are painted white, and it has small, square windows. The roof is made of green slates, which are a type of stone.
Church Layout
The church's design includes a main area called a nave, which has three sections or "bays." At the east end, there's the slightly taller apse, which is a rounded part. There's also a small room on the north side called a vestry. On the west end of the church, on the roof's peak, there's a small tower for a bell, called a bellcote.
Windows and Interior Details
The west end of the church has a special window with three narrow, pointed sections, known as a triple lancet window. The apse and vestry also have narrow, round-headed windows. Inside, the church has an open wooden roof, which looks very natural.
The altar, where services are held, and the choir stalls are designed in the Arts and Crafts style. This style focuses on simple, handmade beauty. The stained glass in the west window was made in 1889 by Temple Moore. The main window in the apse, from 1892, was designed by Henry Holiday. Other windows in the apse, from 1906, were created by Hugh Arnold.
