St.Bridget's old church -Beckermet.
N 54° 26.430 W 003° 31.222
30U E 466251 N 6032658
St.Bridget's church of Beckermet is known as the "Old" church after a new church was built in the village.
Waymark Code: WM527G
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/29/2008
Views: 14
Beckermet sits amongst rolling grasslands,by Black Beck and Kirk beck,the name Beckermet means the meeting of 2 becks,a beck is a Cumbrian name for a small river or stream.
The Old church can be found 1 SW mile from the village.
The church is now only used for services 3 times a year.
St.Bridget's was founded on a site of a 7th.century monastery,in the church yard are 2 ancient artifacts,they are cross shafts,one of which has been dated to 1103.
Old St.Bridget's dates from 1250,and is a beautiful and timeless church.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1250
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
Street address of Church:
Old St.Bridget's church,Beckermet.
Egremont
Carlisle., Cumbria. England.
CA20 1DW
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