St. Bridget, Bassenthwaite, Cumberland

Description

The parish church of St. Bridget, restored in 1874, at a cost of £1,000, stands near the margin of the lake, and is an ancient edifice of stone, in the Norman style, consisting of chancel, nave, north porch, and a turret containing a clock and one bell. The east window and two others are stained, and were erected to members of the Spedding family. In the church remains the iron frame of the ancient hour-glass. There are 150 sittings.

Church Records

The parish register of baptisms dates from the year 1603; marriages, 1687; and burials, 1573.