Kirkby in Furness Methodist church.
N 54° 14.445 W 003° 10.709
30U E 488368 N 6010322
Kirkby in Furness Methodist church was founded in 1870, a modest building but nevertheless very neat.
Waymark Code: WM54FM
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/09/2008
Views: 11
The Methodist church here at Kirkby in Furness was founded in 1870 but, the village's links with Methodism stretches back more than a century previously.
It is thought that John Wesley the founder of the Methodist tradition passed through the village in 1759 on his way up the Cumbrian coast.
The church is situated in Marshside which is separated from the rest of the Kirkby village by the A595 which cuts through the village,but a journey half a mile East will bring you to the church.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1888
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
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: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Kirkby in Furness Methodist church,Marshside.
Kirkby in Furness.
Carlisle., Cumbria. England.
LA17 7UT
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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