St Michael, Barton - Church Heritage
St Michael's Church,
Tirril,
Penrith,
Cumbria, CA10 2LR
St. Michael's is a Grade 1 listed church and is the only medieval church in Cumbria with a central Norman tower. The church was built in the mid…
St. Michael's is a Grade 1 listed church and is the only medieval church in Cumbria with a central Norman tower. The church was built in the mid 12th century and comprised a chancel and knave joined by its central tower having narrow arches. The North and South aisles were added in the 13th and 14th centuries when the chancel was also extended and the lower parts of the original arches were widened to give a unique and striking double arch feature.
There are strong connections to the Wordsworth family with plaques to Richard Wordsworth, the poet's grandfather, Ann Myers the poet's aunt and John Wordsworth, his cousin.
The church is always open. Guided tours will be provided at 10 30 and 14 30 on 7th,8th and 9th and at 11 45 [after 10 00 morning service] and 15 00 on Sunday 10th.
Refreshments will be provided from 10 00 - 12 00 and 14 00 - 16 00 on 7th,8th and 9th and from 11 00 - 12 00 and 14 30 - 16 30 on Sunday 10th.
A child friendly quiz about the Church will be available.
Opening Times
- Thursday 6 September: Church open all day. Tours 10.30 and 14 30
- Friday 7 September: Church open all day. Tours 10 30 and 14 30
- Saturday 8 September: Church open all day. Tours 10 30 and 14 30
- Sunday 9 September: Church open all day. Morning Service 10 00, Tours 11 45 and 15 00
Booking Details
No booking required
Access Information
Refreshments from 10 00 to 12 00 Thursday to Saturday, 11 00 to 12 00 Sunday, 14 30 to 16 30 Thursday to Sunday
Toilet facilities available between the above times.
Additional information
Max 20 people per tour/session. Parking is available in the churchyard or on the wide section of road outside the churchyard wall.
Directions
Located in a lane one mile from Tirril on the B5320 between Tirril and Pooley Bridge. There is a prominent sign at the lane end visible from both directions.
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