2011
NY3022 : St John's church: graveyard extension
taken 14 years ago, 3 km from Threlkeld, Cumbria, England
This is 1 of 7 images, with title starting with St John's church in this square
St John's church: graveyard extension
This moss-covered stone reads:
"This churchyard was enlarged to the glory of God and for the last long rest of the Dalesmen of St John's Vale in the year of our Lord 1884" with the names of the Vicar and Churchwardens added.
"This churchyard was enlarged to the glory of God and for the last long rest of the Dalesmen of St John's Vale in the year of our Lord 1884" with the names of the Vicar and Churchwardens added.
Church of St John in the Vale
The church was rebuilt in 1845 incorporating part of an earlier church (there are 18th century memorial inside). It is in the local style with stone walls and a slate roof. Although Anglican, its interior is more reminiscent of a non-conformist chapel. it is surrounded by a small graveyard. The building is listed grade 2 (List entry number 1144527).
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- Grid Square
- NY3022, 88 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Stephen Craven (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 22 June, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 4 July, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NY 306 224 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:35.5583N 3:4.4778W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NY 306 224
- View Direction
- EAST (about 90 degrees)
