St. Oswald's Church ,Grasmere, England.
N 54° 27.444 W 003° 01.423
30U E 498462 N 6034414
St.Oswald's church of Grasmere is the Parish church of Grasmere,Rydal and Langdale,and each township has it's own separate gate into the churchyard.
Waymark Code: WM3GX7
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/05/2008
Views: 68
The church is named after St Oswald,a 7th.century Christian king of Northumberland,who is said to have preached at this site.
The 13th century naive holds several memorials including some to the Fleming family,of Rydale Hall,but the one most people come to see is that of William Wordsworth.
William Wordsworth planted eight of the yews in the churchyard,and one of them marks the grave of him and his wife Mary,nearby are buried his sister Sara Hutchinson and other members of the family.
Every year on the nearest Saturday to St.Oswalds day(Aug.5th) Grasmere celebrates the Rushbearing Festival,the custom dates back to when the earthen floor of the church was strewn with rushes for warmth and cleanliness ,the floor of the church has been flagged since 1841,but the ceremony continues.
Link to Wordsworth's graves and his connection with St.Oswald's church of Grasmere.http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/wordsworth.htm
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1250
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Cof E
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Street address of Church:
A591 Grasmere village
Ambleside
Carlisle, Cumbria England
LA22 9SW
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
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