OS grid reference SD 100 951 Country England Website St John, Waberthwaite Status Parish church Province Province of York | Location Waberthwaite, Cumbria Denomination Anglican Functional status Active Diocese Diocese of Carlisle Designated as world heritage site 8 September 1967 | |
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Address Lake District National Park, Millom LA19 5YW, UK Similar St Catherine's Church - B, St Michael's Church, Muncaster Castle | ||
St John's Church is in the civil parish of Waberthwaite, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Calder, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Paul, Irton, St Michael, Muncaster, and St Catherine, Boot. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
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History
St John's dates probably from the 13th century, with later alterations and additions. A bellcote was added in 1796, and the south porch was rebuilt in 1825.
Architecture
It is constructed in roughcast stone with slate roofs. Its plan consists of a single cell, with a bellcote on the west gable. Inside the church is an octagonal wooden pulpit inscribed with the date 1630. The stone font is monolithic with a square plan. Above the door are the Royal arms of George III.