St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead

The stone church features Gothic architectural elements with a raised nave roof, round pier arcades, and a tower topped with battlements and pinnacles.

The structure evolved from a 12th-century chapel, with significant expansions in 1300 and the addition of north and south aisles completed by 1500.

William Wordsworth attended services at this church during his school years and mentioned the building in his poem The Prelude.

The church maintains regular opening hours during daylight, with parking facilities available within 250 meters and public transportation stops nearby.

A 17th-century parish chest inside the church was created from a single tree trunk and secured with iron bands from construction materials.

Location: Hawkshead

Inception: 15 century

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://hawksheadbenefice.co.uk/hawkshead.htm

GPS coordinates: 54.37390,-2.99900

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:48