St John's Church, St John's in the Vale

The church building features slate and igneous rock construction with a six-bay nave, chancel, and small west tower topped by a battlemented parapet.

Built in 1845 by Sharpe, Paley and Austin architects, the church incorporates materials from a previous structure and received interior modifications in 1893.

The interior displays an altar from Crosthwaite Parish Church, George III Royal arms carvings, and memorial tablets dating from 1774 and 1853.

Located at coordinates 54.5925, -3.0748, the church maintains regular Anglican services under the leadership of Reverend Charles Hope within Carlisle diocese.

The east window contains stained glass from 1895 by Shrigley and Hunt, while the interior features paneling repurposed from Crosthwaite Church box pews.

Location: St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

Inception: 1845

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Website: http://cdyc.org.uk/churches/st-john-s-in-the-vale.html

GPS coordinates: 54.59250,-3.07480

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:40