Parish Church of St John, - Helsington, Cumbria UK
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martlakes
N 54° 17.614 W 002° 47.249
30U E 513832 N 6016205
A beautiful rural church on the edge of a hill, overlooking the Lyth Valley, Lake District Hills and Morecambe Bay. Built in 1726 and substantially restored in 1858.
Waymark Code: WM33M5
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/04/2008
Views: 27
Helsington is a remote place with just a church and a farm. Adjacent to the church is an old school building now used as a residential centre for groups.
The church sits in a lovely location with open National Trust land around it. The views are extensive and several walks can be started from the church.
It has a graveyard, which is often full of flowers, snow drops and daffodils often cover much of the space. The outside of the church is cement render and dates back to around 1900. It's not particularly attractive, but underneath the render is study masonry which was built in 1726.
The church has an excellent stained glass window on the east wall above the alter. Around it is a painted mural by Marian Daumaret (1921), which is inspired by the magnificent view over the Kent estuary from the church.
Service times vary as it is a very small church. It is part of the Lyth Valley Team of Churches (an informal Grouping of 8 local Anglican Churches). Times are displayed in the porch, or call the Vicar (see website for details).
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1858
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
Helsington
Brigsteer
Kendal, Cumbria UK
LA8
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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