Church of St Mary
CHURCH OF ST MARY, A 595
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1336065
- Date first listed:
- 14-Jul-1989
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MARY, A 595
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1336065
- Date first listed:
- 14-Jul-1989
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHURCH OF ST MARY, A 595
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MARY, A 595
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Whicham
- National Park:
- Lake District
- National Grid Reference:
- SD 11930 83969
Details
WHICHAM A595 SD 18 SW (east side) Whitbeck 14/79 Church of St Mary GV II Church. Probably medieval in origin, heavily restored 1883. Single-vessel nave and chancel. Roughcast stone with ashlar dressings and slate roof. South side of 3 bays has paired lancets. West end has coped gable, 2 double-chamfered lancets and pointed entrance with double-chamfered reveals; gabled bellcote; diamond buttresses. East end has stepped triple lancets. North elevation has single lancet. Interior has timber partitions to porch and vestries. Arch-braced collar trusses with kingposts. C19 hanging lanterns. Double-chamfered chancel arch with detached shafts. North wall memorial to Pearson family (died 1772 to 1829). Stuart Royal arms over chancel arch. Chancel has stained glass panel: Head of Jesus.
Listing NGR: SD1193083969
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 76379
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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