Kirkby Thore: St Michael

Name:
Kirkby Thore: St Michael
Record Type:
Church
Church code:
607017
Diocese:
Carlisle
Archdeaconry:
Carlisle
Parish:
Kirkby Thore

Statutory Designation Information

Listed Building?
This is a Grade II* Listed Building
View more information about this Listed Building on the National Heritage List for England web site
Scheduled Monument?
There is no Scheduled Monument within the curtilage or precinct

National Park

The church is not in a National Park

Conservation Area

The church is not in a Conservation Area

Heritage At Risk Status

On Heritage At Risk Register?
This church is not on the Heritage at Risk Register
 

Approximate Date

Approximate Date:
Medieval

Exterior Image

Exterior image of 607017 Kirkby Thore St Michael
Caption:
Exterior image of 607017 Kirkby Thore St Michael
Description:
Photograph of the church taken from the approach to the south.
Year / Date:
November 2006
Copyright:
Archbishops' Council
Originator:
Jude Johncock

Summary Description

A Norman plan and survival with clearly defined 13th, 14th and 19th century additions. Period architectural features include a Norman tower, re-set Norman chancel arch, a 13th century aisle arcade, a 13th century bell and 14th century windows. The interior treasures include early architectural features and a significant collection of 17th century artefacts. The whole inside and outside of this significant church, is completed by a fine clock inserted into the tower in 1897 in celebration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

Visiting and Facilities

The church is open for worship.
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Church Website

Church Website:
https://www.achurchnearyou.com

Sources and Further Information

Jude Johncock (November 2006) Exterior image of 607017 Kirkby Thore St Michael [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Exterior image of 607017 Kirkby Thore St Michael
Jude Johncock (November 2006) Interior image of 607017 Kirkby Thore St Michael [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Interior image of 607017 Kirkby Thore St Michael
Church of England (2021) A Church Near You https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12212/ [Digital Archive/Index]
View information on worship and access at this church
Church Buildings Council (2019) Church Bells 2 Bells [Archive/Index]
2 Bells