St Mary's Church, Rydal

St Mary's Church, Rydal
St Mary's Church, Rydal
St Mary's Church, Rydal Location in Cumbria
54.44734°N 2.98174°W / 54.44734; -2.98174
OS grid reference	NY 364 062
Location	Rydal, Cumbria
Country	England
Denomination	Anglican
Website	St Mary's Rydal
History
Status	Parish church
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	Grade II*
Designated	12 January 1967
Architectural type	Church
Administration
Province	York
Diocese	Carlisle
Archdeaconry	Westmorland and Furness
Deanery	Windermere
Parish	Rydal
Clergy
Vicar(s)	Revd David Wilmot

St Mary's Church is in the village of Rydal 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, built in the Gothic revival style, is situated off the A591 road between Ambleside and Grasmere and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.^[2]

History

The church was built by Lady le Fleming of Rydal Hall, at a cost of £1,500. The foundation stone was laid in 1823 with the chapel opened in 1824, and consecrated in 1825.^[3] The architect was George Webster.^[2] Poet William Wordsworth helped to choose the site, which was originally an orchard.^[4]

See also

• Rydal, Cumbria
• Listed buildings in Lakes, Cumbria

References

1. "St Mary's Rydal - More information". A Church Near You. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
2. Historic England. "Church Of St Mary (1245403)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
3. "The Church". A Rydal Guide. Rydal Village Society. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
4. "Rydal St Mary's Church". Visit Cumbria. Retrieved 24 December 2019.