St.Peter's Parish church-Askam and Ireleth.
N 54° 11.227 W 003° 11.466
30U E 487529 N 6004357
St Peter's parish church was built in 1865.
Waymark Code: WM4YKR
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/14/2008
Views: 13
St.Peter's Parish church od Askam and Ireleth was dedicated to St.Peter on St.Peter's day 29th. of June 1865.
The church was built partly with the profits from the Iron Ore mines and works,and is known locally as "The Iron Church".
The church is a simple structure with a small bell tower and a South Porch,and stands high above the villages of Ireleth and Askam,overlooking the Duddon estuary and the Irish sea,with the stunning view to Black Combe mountain also on show from the rear of the church.
The village of Askam grew rapidly in the mid 19th.Century when the iron ore mines and works opened.
The East window of the church is of St.Pete,Christ in majesty and the blessed Virgin Mary.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1865
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican and Methodist.
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Street address of Church:
St.Peter's Parish church,Ireleth Brow
Ireleth
Carlisle., Cumbria England
LA 16
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
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