St John’s Church, Keswick, Cumbria, UK
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N 54° 35.905 W 003° 08.066
30U E 491314 N 6050113
A fine Victorian church built in pink sandstone.
Waymark Code: WME8P8
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/19/2012
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St John's Church was designed by the renowned architect Anthony Salvin (1799-1881). The church, in the Old English style, is constructed from pink sandstone, quarried from the Eden valley. The church was funded by John Marshall, Lord of the Manor of Castlerigg, whilst the site of the church was recommended by Wordsworth.
Sir John Marshall died before building was complete, but his wife Mary continued with the building as a memorial to him, Sir John’s remains are interred below the centre aisle of the nave. The church was consecrated on St John's Day, December 27th 1838 by the Bishop of Carlisle.
When originally built the church comprised the west tower, central nave and vestry. In 1862 a north aisle was added, with columns introduced to support the roof. The south aisle was added some 20 years later, and in 1889 the chancel was created.
The church contains some excellent stained glass, produced by Henry Holiday the celebrated Victorian stained glass designer. The East window is regarded as one of Holiday’s finest works.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 12/27/1838
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
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Street address of Church:
St John's Church
Keswick, Cumbria UK
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