English Heritage sites near Burton in Lonsdale Parish
WARTON OLD RECTORY
10 miles from Burton in Lonsdale Parish
A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.
SAWLEY ABBEY
18 miles from Burton in Lonsdale Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL
20 miles from Burton in Lonsdale Parish
In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
23 miles from Burton in Lonsdale Parish
The 14th century gatehouse of the nearby Cistercian abbey, which was the second wealthiest monastery in Lancashire. The first floor of the gatehouse was probably a chapel.
AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
26 miles from Burton in Lonsdale Parish
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
BROUGH CASTLE
27 miles from Burton in Lonsdale Parish
Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.
Churches in Burton in Lonsdale Parish
Burton-in-Lonsdale: All Saints
High Street
Burton-in-Lonsdale
Lancaster
015242 61579
See our website https://www.ingleboroughchurches.org.uk .
All Saints is one of five churches of our benefice and now part of the Ingleborough team Ministry established in 2014. All Saints, is one of 2 churches in this village of Burton in Lonsdale, the other being the Methodist Church with whom we work closely in activities for children and young people and in weekly coffee mornings. We also have joint services when appropriate.
The church was completed in 1870, having been designed by Paley and Austin of Lancaster. It is a wonderful building and has a tall broach spire surmounting the tower containing the original six bells and frame by Warners of London. We also have interesting stained glass by Hardman of Birmingham and Shrigley and Hunt of Lancaster and a vaulted chancel roof.
The first vicar of the church was Revd Frederick Binyon, father of poet Laurence Binyon (1869-1943), whose poem ‘For the Fallen' is used at Remembrance Day services. Some of Laurence's poems reflect his love of this area. We have one war grave in the church yard.
We recently completed a full restoration of our Spire after being awarded a large grant from the Listed Places of Worship Roof Fund. Our parishioners worked hard all year round raising the remainder of the finance needed - making the restoration a true community project. The spire can be seen for miles around and if you are driving or walking in the area you will appreciate the beauty of this important landmark from many different viewpoints.
We would love to see you if you call in. Walkers and cyclists please note that when the church is open during the day we provide free self service refreshments and a place for quiet prayer and rest. We also run our Stay and Play on Thursday mornings during term time for the under fives and parents. Guests are always welcome at any of our activities and services.