St Cuthbert Church, Carlisle
This church dates back to 1778. It is rumored to have been built before st. Cuthbert's visit to Carlisle in 685.
About this building
For more information visit https://www.stcuthbertscarlisle.org.uk
This church dates back to 1778. It is rumored to have been built before st. Cuthbert's visit to Carlisle in 685.
For more information visit https://www.stcuthbertscarlisle.org.uk
Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St Mary's is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall. Originally constructed in the late 13th century using stone from Hadrian's wall it is built on the top of a Norman 'Motte and Bailey' and on the site of a Roman milecastle.
12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian's Wall and the Roman fort of Aballava and situated alongside the Hadrian's wall Path and cycleway. King Edward I (Longshanks) died nearby and lay in State in the church for ten days in 1307. One of only three fortified churches in Cumbria, with visible architectural features from the turbulent past of this border area.
The church of St Michael & All Angels is situated on a hill in the ancient parish of Arthuret and overlooks the market town of Longtown with fine views of the surrounding countryside.