St. Margaret's Chapel - Staveley, UK
N 54° 22.570 W 002° 48.917
30U E 511998 N 6025391
All that remains of the old church opposite the post Office in Staveley is the Tower,a churchyard.
Waymark Code: WM355F
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/11/2008
Views: 37
St. Margaret's chapel was founded in 1338, so this chapel has stood here for 700 years.
In 1338 Sir William de Thweng, Lord of Staveley built St. Margaret's and gave the land to support a chaplain.
St Margaret's remained a chapel for 500 years within the Parish of Kendal until 1858 when the church apart from the tower was demolished.
For 300 of the 500 years the service of Baptism and Burials was not permitted until 1651. Prior to this bodies had to be carried to Kendal for burial,in spite of this restriction the chapel played a key role in the life of the growing communit. It was the only large building where all could meet.
From about 1530 to 1859 the curate doubled up as a schoolmaster and the school was held in the chapel itself.
Local people took it in turns to be church wardens and their job was to collect money for the repairs to the chapel which was re roofed at least twice.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1388
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Cof E
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM
Street address of Church:
St. Margarets tower Main Street.
Staveley
Carlisle, Cumbria England
LA 89 N
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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