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St Peter

St Peter

Askham

Cumbria

Dated over entrance 1832, by Sir Robert Smirke (who was also the architect of the nearby Lowther Castle), incorporating features from the Medieval church on this site.

Architectural Features

Rear gallery, panelled pulpit and C19 panelled oak pews, the ends carved with Lowther arms.

Transept was the burial chapel of the Sandford family of Askham Hall, hence C17 and C18 wall plaques to members of that family.

Stem and bowl font dated 1661.