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'''Jesus Church''' is in the village of [[Troutbeck, South Lakeland|Troutbeck]] in the [[Lake District]], [[Cumbria]], England. It is an active [[Anglican]] [[parish church]] in the deanery of Windermere, the archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, and the [[diocese of Carlisle |
'''Jesus Church''' is in the village of [[Troutbeck, South Lakeland|Troutbeck]] in the [[Lake District]], [[Cumbria]], England. It is an active [[Anglican]] [[parish church]] in the deanery of Windermere, the archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, and the [[diocese of Carlisle]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jesus Church - More information|url=https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12420/more-information/|website=A Church Near You|accessdate=14 January 2018}}</ref> The church is situated on the [[A592 road|A592]] Windermere to [[Patterdale]] road and is recorded in the [[National Heritage List for England]] as a designated Grade II* [[Listed building#England and Wales|listed building]].<ref name=nhl>{{NHLE |num= 1271827|desc= Jesus Church|accessdate= 14 January 2018}}</ref> Its [[benefice#Church of England|benefice]] is united with that of [[St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere|St Martin's Church]], [[Bowness-on-Windermere]]; St Anne's Church, [[Ings, Cumbria|Ings]]; [[St Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere|St Cuthbert's Church]], [[Kentmere]]; [[St James' Church, Staveley|St James' Church]], [[Staveley, Cumbria|Staveley]] and [[St Mary's Church, Windermere|St Mary's Church]], [[Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere]].<ref>{{cite news |title=December 2019/January 2020 |url=https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/11592725-dd7e-477b-9837-2c9ade9e5b36/website-copy-magazine-template-bumper-december-2019-january-2020.pdf |accessdate=12 January 2020 |work=United Churches Parish Magazine}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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There has been a church on this site |
There has been a church on this site since at least 1506, in order to serve the settlements in the Troutbeck Valley.<ref>{{cite web|title=Troutbeck – Jesus Church|url=https://www.visitcumbria.com/amb/troutbeck-jesus-church/|website=Visit Cumbria|accessdate=14 January 2018}}</ref> The current church building was built in 1736, but retains many features from the earlier building.<ref>{{cite web|title=Troutbeck Jesus Church|url=https://www.carlislediocese.org.uk/church/troutbeck-jesus-church.html|website=The Diocese of Carlisle|accessdate=14 January 2018}}</ref> |
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==Architecture== |
==Architecture== |
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===Exterior=== |
===Exterior=== |
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Jesus Church is constructed in [[slate]] stone with [[Freestone (masonry)|freestone]] dressings and a slate roof. The tower, added in 1736, has three stages, clock faces on the west and south sides, and an [[embattled]] [[parapet]] with corner [[merlon]]s. |
Jesus Church is constructed in [[slate]] stone with [[Freestone (masonry)|freestone]] dressings and a slate roof. The tower, added in 1736, has three stages, clock faces on the west and south sides, and an [[embattled]] [[parapet]] with corner [[merlon]]s. |
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===Interior=== |
===Interior=== |
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The [[nave]] and [[chancel]] are under a single roof, with the large beams being from the original church building. There is a west gallery accessed from a steep staircase in the tower. Seating is provided in the way of mid 18th century wooden pews. At the west end of the nave is the [[baptismal font|font]], consisting of a shallow octagonal bowl on a tall stem. The stone [[pulpit]] is polygonal, and is decorated with blind traceried panels. A small [[lean-to]] extension to the north elevation contains an accessible toilet and kitchen.<ref name=nhl |
The [[nave]] and [[chancel]] are under a single roof, with the large beams being from the original church building. There is a west gallery accessed from a steep staircase in the tower. Seating is provided in the way of mid 18th century wooden pews. At the west end of the nave is the [[baptismal font|font]], consisting of a shallow octagonal bowl on a tall stem. The stone [[pulpit]] is polygonal, and is decorated with blind traceried panels. A small [[lean-to]] extension to the north elevation contains an accessible toilet and kitchen.<ref name="nhl"/> |
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==Stained glass== |
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The five-light east window has [[Perpendicular Gothic|Perpendicular-style]] tracery and [[Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood|Pre-Raphaelite]] stained glass depicting scenes from the life of Jesus. It dates to 1873 and was designed by [[William Morris]], [[Edward Burne-Jones]] and [[Ford Madox Brown]]. There are 6 pointed windows in the south wall and 7 in the north wall along with a small three-light window in the tower.<ref name="nhl"/> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 11:46, 17 November 2024
Jesus Church | |
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54°25′02″N 2°54′22″W / 54.4172°N 2.9061°W | |
OS grid reference | NY 413 028 |
Location | Troutbeck, Cumbria |
Country | England |
Denomination | Anglican |
Website | Troutbeck Village Association - Jesus Church |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Grade II* |
Designated | 12 January 1967 |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Gothic |
Specifications | |
Materials | Slatestone, freestone dressings, slate roof |
Administration | |
Province | York |
Diocese | Carlisle |
Archdeaconry | Westmorland and Furness |
Deanery | Windermere |
Parish | Troutbeck |
Clergy | |
Vicar(s) | Revd Shanthi Thompson |
Curate(s) | Revd Jonathan Gillespie |
Jesus Church is in the village of Troutbeck in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Windermere, the archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, and the diocese of Carlisle.[1] The church is situated on the A592 Windermere to Patterdale road and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.[2] Its benefice is united with that of St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere; St Anne's Church, Ings; St Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere; St James' Church, Staveley and St Mary's Church, Windermere.[3]
History
[edit]There has been a church on this site since at least 1506, in order to serve the settlements in the Troutbeck Valley.[4] The current church building was built in 1736, but retains many features from the earlier building.[5]
Architecture
[edit]Exterior
[edit]Jesus Church is constructed in slate stone with freestone dressings and a slate roof. The tower, added in 1736, has three stages, clock faces on the west and south sides, and an embattled parapet with corner merlons.
Interior
[edit]The nave and chancel are under a single roof, with the large beams being from the original church building. There is a west gallery accessed from a steep staircase in the tower. Seating is provided in the way of mid 18th century wooden pews. At the west end of the nave is the font, consisting of a shallow octagonal bowl on a tall stem. The stone pulpit is polygonal, and is decorated with blind traceried panels. A small lean-to extension to the north elevation contains an accessible toilet and kitchen.[2]
Stained glass
[edit]The five-light east window has Perpendicular-style tracery and Pre-Raphaelite stained glass depicting scenes from the life of Jesus. It dates to 1873 and was designed by William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones and Ford Madox Brown. There are 6 pointed windows in the south wall and 7 in the north wall along with a small three-light window in the tower.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Jesus Church - More information". A Church Near You. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ a b c Historic England. "Jesus Church (1271827)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ "December 2019/January 2020" (PDF). United Churches Parish Magazine. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Troutbeck – Jesus Church". Visit Cumbria. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ "Troutbeck Jesus Church". The Diocese of Carlisle. Retrieved 14 January 2018.