St Andrew's Church, Sedbergh

St Andrew's Church is a stone building with Gothic and Norman features in Sedbergh. The structure has a west tower with three levels, a crenellated top, corner spires, and numerous windows along its sides.

The church was built around 1130 as a Norman structure. In 1886, architects Paley and Austin carried out a major overhaul that transformed the building significantly.

The church is named after Saint Andrew, one of the first apostles. Inside, visitors can see memorial plaques on the walls and an organ from the late 1800s.

The church is open on various weekdays and offers different times for services. It is helpful to check ahead to find out when doors open and what activities are happening.

In the churchyard grows an old tree where the religious preacher George Fox once spoke to crowds. The burial ground also holds the grave of an American loyalist from the 1700s.

Location: Sedbergh

Inception: 1500

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture, Norman architecture

Website: http://sedbergh.org.uk/churches/anglican

GPS coordinates: 54.32310,-2.52850

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42