St Mary and St Michael's Church, Great Urswick

The church consists of a four-bay nave, chancel with north vestry, and west tower built from stone rubble with ashlar dressings and slate roof.

The earliest sections of the current structure date from the 13th century, with evidence of previous religious buildings on the site before the Norman conquest.

The interior features carved choir stalls by Alec Miller from the 1910s, displaying angels playing musical instruments and a medieval font shaped like an egg-cup.

The church maintains regular Anglican services within the deanery of Furness and received a new heating system installation during its 2011 restoration.

A Viking cross discovered in 1909 and the Tunwinni Cross found in 1911 indicate religious activity at this location since the 9th century.

Location: Urswick

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://urswickchurch.com

GPS coordinates: 54.15830,-3.12180

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:37