St John's-in-the-Vale

Name:
St John's-in-the-Vale
Record Type:
Church
Church code:
607334
Diocese:
Carlisle
Archdeaconry:
West cumberland
Parish:
St. John's in the Vale and Wyburn

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 in the following National Park: Lake District 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:
Victorian/Pre-WWI

Exterior Image

Exterior image of 607334 St John in the Vale
Caption:
Exterior image of 607334 St John in the Vale
Description:
Photograph of the exterior of St John in the Vale church taken 26 May 2016
Year / Date:
2016
Copyright:
Russel Wills
Originator:
Russel Wills

Summary Description

Uncertain how long there has been a church on this site but records of a chapel begin in 1554. The present building dates largely from 1845, but incorporates parts of an older church. The sun-dial is dated 1635 and a chair in the sanctuary from 1685. Panelling (formerly backs of old pews) and an alter table (designed by George Gilbert Scott) from Crosthwaite church were incorporated into the building at its restoration in 1893. However, the interior has a coherent and welcoming feel about it.

Visiting and Facilities

The church is open for worship.
Work in progress - can you help?
 

Church Website

Church Website:
Work in progress - can you help?

Sources and Further Information

Russel Wills (2016) Exterior image of 607334 St John in the Vale [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Exterior image of 607334 St John in the Vale
John Salmon (2008) Interior image of 607334 St John in the Vale [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Interior image of 607334 St John in the Vale
Church of England (2021) A Church Near You https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10803/ [Digital Archive/Index]
View information on worship and access at this church
ICBS (1817-1989) Incorporated Church Building Society Archive https://images.lambethpalacelibrary.org.uk/luna/servlet/detail/LPLIBLPL~34~34~84205~113568 [Archive/Graphic material]

Groundplan

ICBS File Number - 03520

Coverage - 1844

Created by Unknown

Church Buildings Council (2019) Church Bells 1 Bell [Archive/Index]
1 Bell