St. Bridget, Beckermet St Bridget, Cumberland

Description

The church of St. Bridget, situated in a lonely spot about half a mile from the village, is an ancient edifice of stone in the Early English style, with a western turret containing 2 bells, and affords about 100 sittings; this church is now principally used for burials, the ordinary services being held at the church of St. Bridget, Calderbridge, but divine service is occasionally held here during the summer. In the churchyard stand the shafts of two early stone crosses, with carved work and inscriptions.

Church Records

The registers date from the year 1675.