Roman Catholic Church of Holy Trinity and St George, Kendal
N 54° 19.680 W 002° 44.606
30U E 516685 N 6020046
The Roman Catholic Church of Holy Trinity and St George was built between 1835 and 1837. The church was opened in 1837 and was designed by local architect George Webster in neo-Gothic style.
Waymark Code: WM32RZ
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/31/2008
Views: 79
The church was built between 1835 and 1837 from a design by Kendalian architect George Webster. It was built to replace a small Catholic chapel that was based in a house on a street a few hundred yards away. From the outside, the church exhibits many traits that we now associate with the Webster’s flare for design. It has the three high arched windows positioned over the doorway, the tall pinnacles on the tower, and the tall arched windows down the North and South walls. Inside, the church is painted white with high undecorated ceilings. The altar is set in a tall recess at the North West end of the church, highly decorated with gold bosses and stained glass windows.
The church is sometimes open, although please check to make sure that there are no services on before you enter to look around. Considering it’s on a busy thorough fare, inside the atmosphere is very tranquil. The church possesses a few gargoyles at the front of the church, although these aren’t up to the standards set by Kendal Parish church.
The statue of St George slaying the dragon over the door way was designed and built by Thomas Duckett, a wood carver under the employment of George and Francis Webster. There are an additional two pieces of work by Thomas Duckett inside the church.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 09/15/1837
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Roman Catholic Church of Holy Trinity and St George
33 Blackhall Road
Kendal, Cumbria England
LA9 4BW
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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