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St Mary

St Mary

Abbeytown

Cumbria

Founded 1150 with early C16 addition and alterations dated 1730

Architectural Features

2-storey porch has round arch with Latin inscription to Robert Chambers, Abbot 1507 and his coat of arms.

Flanking statue recesses of 1507 appearance

Norman gallery at west end now gives access to former vestry.

Royal Arms of Queen Victoria.

Jacobean carved oak chair and 2 C15 or early C16 oak muniment chests.

Late C19 and early C20 stained glass.