St.Bega's church-Bassenthwaite Lake Keswick.
N 54° 38.875 W 003° 12.005
30U E 487089 N 6055631
St.Bega's church sits on the idyllic setting of the Eastern shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.
Waymark Code: WM4R39
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/22/2008
Views: 14
St. Bega was an Irish Noble woman who founded the 7th.century Benedictine nunnery,at what is now the town of St.Bees.
The Present building pre dates Norman times,The chancel and nave are from 950AD. with the arch between the South transept and the the chancel is from the mid 14th.century,restoration was carried out in 1874.
The font is dated about 1300 and has an octagonal lead lined bowl,while the 14th. century lead crucifix which hangs over the pulpit is similar to the one in St.Alban's cathedral.
Another interesting feature is the wrought iron hour glass which was used to time the length of the sermons.
Because of the church's beautiful setting by the lake and with Ullock Pike mountain in the background it is very popular with weddings.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/0950
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Street address of Church:
St.Bega's church,Bassenthwaite.
Keswick.
Carlisle., Cumbria England
CA12 4QZ
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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