St.Mary's Roman Catholic church-Barrow in Furness.
N 54° 06.927 W 003° 14.002
30U E 484745 N 5996391
St.Mary's church was founded in 1858 and opened in 1867,built on land donated by the Duke of Devonshire.
Waymark Code: WM5226
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/28/2008
Views: 11
The Roman Catholic church of St Mary opened for worship in 1867.
Designed by E.W.Pugin and is of a Gothic revival style of architecture
The church was built at a cost of £6000 and is of a red sandstone construction with a nave of 75 feet in length,North and South aisles,a chancel and a massive tower of 75 feet.
The imposing building stands in a prominent position near the town centre of Barrow in Furness.
The steeple was a later addition to the church in 1888.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1867
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
St.Mary's Roman Catholic church,Duke street
Barrow in Furness
Carlisle., Cumbria. England
LA14 1xw
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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