St Mary's Church, Rydal

Church in Cumbria, England
54°26′50″N 2°58′54″W / 54.44734°N 2.98174°W / 54.44734; -2.98174OS grid referenceNY 364 062LocationRydal, CumbriaCountryEnglandDenominationAnglicanWebsiteSt Mary's RydalHistoryStatusParish churchArchitectureFunctional statusActiveHeritage designationGrade II*Designated12 January 1967Architectural typeChurchAdministrationProvinceYorkDioceseCarlisleArchdeaconryWestmorland and FurnessDeaneryWindermereParishRydalClergyVicar(s)Revd David Wilmot

St Mary's Church is in the village of Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Windermere, the archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, and the diocese of Carlisle.[1] The church, built in the Gothic revival style, is situated off the A591 road between Ambleside and Grasmere and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.[2]

History

The church was built by Lady le Fleming of Rydal Hall, at a cost of £1,500. The foundation stone was laid in 1823 with the chapel opened in 1824, and consecrated in 1825.[3] The architect was George Webster.[2] Poet William Wordsworth helped to choose the site, which was originally an orchard.[4]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "St Mary's Rydal - More information". A Church Near You. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b Historic England. "Church Of St Mary (1245403)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  3. ^ "The Church". A Rydal Guide. Rydal Village Society. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Rydal St Mary's Church". Visit Cumbria. Retrieved 24 December 2019.