St Mary and St Michael's Church, Great Urswick

St Mary and St Michael's Church is a parish church in Great Urswick with a four-bay main space, a chancel with a north vestry, and a west tower. The structure is built from rubble stone with ashlar dressings and topped with a slate roof.

The oldest parts of the current building date from the 13th century and show ongoing use at this location. Archaeological finds suggest that religious buildings stood on this site even before the Norman conquest of England.

The carved choir stalls from the 1910s show angels playing musical instruments and bring movement to the interior. The medieval font has an unusual shape that resembles an egg cup.

The church is open to visitors and hosts regular Anglican services throughout the year. The building received significant improvements to its heating system during a restoration in 2011 that also enhanced its overall infrastructure.

A Viking cross found in 1909 and the Tunwinni Cross discovered in 1911 show that religious activity occurred at this location since the 9th century. These finds provide evidence of worship spanning centuries before the current structure was built.

Location: Urswick

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://urswickchurch.com

GPS coordinates: 54.15830,-3.12180

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10