St Oswalds Church Thornton History and Heritage
St Oswald's Church, New Road, Thornton in Lonsdale, Carnforth, North Yorkshire, LA6 3PB
St Oswald's, originally a Norman parish church though with a nave and chancel remodelled in the nineteenth century (and subsequently restored by Paley and Austin after a fire in 1933), has been home to the lives of Thornton residents for centuries. Arthur Conan Doyle was married here and Turner sketched in the parish, but we also hold the stories of the local Redmayne family of Thornton Hall and the people of several distinct communities: Westhouse, Masongill and Ireby. A new display celebrating these will be created for the weekend; parish registers and historic Bibles will be available to see; and tours of the church and churchyard will celebrate the diversity of life (and death) in the parish. East window of stained glass by H Wilkinson.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- 1100 - 1600
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1100 - 1600
Location & directions
St Oswald's Church, New Road, Thornton in Lonsdale, Carnforth, North Yorkshire, LA6 3PB
- Directions:
- Opposite The Marton Arms public house. Turning off A65 opposite Country Harvest shop and cafe.
- Contact on day:
- Rev Harriet Johnson
- Telephone number:
- +447777936647
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Level access is through churchyard from side gate. A wheelchair ramp is available for entry into church building.
Additional information
Parking available on road. Please only use the pub car park if you are also visiting the pub.
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
