Moresby: St Bridget

Name:
Moresby: St Bridget
Record Type:
Church
Church code:
607295
Diocese:
Carlisle
Archdeaconry:
West cumberland
Parish:
Moresby

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 on the Heritage at Risk Register (data verified 14 Nov 2024)
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Approximate Date

Approximate Date:
Post Medieval

Exterior Image

Exterior image of 607295 Moresby St Bridget
Caption:
Exterior image of 607295 Moresby St Bridget
Description:
Photograph of the exterior of St Bridget church Moresby taken 1 September 2005
Year / Date:
2005
Copyright:
Nigel Monckton
Originator:
Nigel Monckton

Summary Description

Proximity to a known Roman settlement gives the church added significance. The simple 13th century chancel arch next to the church marks the continuity of occupation and worship on this site too. The church was built in 1823 by G Crauford, architect, and the chancel was added in 1885 in a remarkably convincing Georgian style. The rest of the interior (including a western gallery) is of 1885 too, but an octagonal medieval font still survives in the building. All the glass appears to be early 20th century.

Visiting and Facilities

The church is open for worship.
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Church Website

Church Website:
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Sources and Further Information

Nigel Monckton (2005) Exterior image of 607295 Moresby St Bridget [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Exterior image of 607295 Moresby St Bridget
CWGC (2016) Commonwealth War Graves Commission CWGC Unique File Reference Number: 2037 [Bibliography/Data]
Number of War Graves: 7
Church of England (2021) A Church Near You https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12460/ [Digital Archive/Index]
View information on worship and access at this church
Church Buildings Council (2019) Church Bells 10 Bells [Archive/Index]
10 Bells