Tottlebank Baptist church,
N 54° 15.105 W 003° 03.246
30U E 496475 N 6011533
Tottlebank Baptist church enjoys the distinction of being the oldest Baptist church in Lancashire,the church was built in 1669.
Waymark Code: WM52WT
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/02/2008
Views: 8
Tottlebank Baptist church is a single story building,set amidst rolling fields of sheep,and in an isolated yet very tranquil position,the church can be found 5 miles from the town of Ulverston and 1 mile from Greenodd village.
The church is traditionally known as "The church beyond the sands",presumably the "sands" refer to nearby Morecambe Bay.
Opposite the church is the church burial ground,and worth a visit to view the very old headstones,some in Old English writing,they make fascinating reading.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 09/18/1669
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Wednesday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 7:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Tottlebank Baptist church,Tottlebank.
Greenodd Ulverston
Carlisle, Cumbria. England
LA12 8HY
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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