St.George's church-Barrow in Furness.
N 54° 06.503 W 003° 13.275
30U E 485534 N 5995603
St.Georges church of Barrow in Furness stands in an elevated position on the corner of Church street and Salthouse road.
Waymark Code: WM522B
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/28/2008
Views: 7
The church of St.George in the town of Barrow in Furness was the first wholly Anglican church to be built here in the town,it was built in 1860,on land donated by The Furness Railway Company,and was licensed for worship.
The church stands in a prominent and elevated position at the top of Salthouse road and the corner of Church street,and what is now St.Geoge's Square.
The church is of geometric Gothic design,the massive tower soars to a height of 75 feet.
The church is 75 feet long with North and South aisles,and a chancel,
Their is seating for 1000 people in the church.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1860
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
Street address of Church:
St.George's church Salthouse road .
Barrow in Furness
Carlisle., Cumbria. England.
LA14 2JJ
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
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